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Exeter, Rhode Island

town · Washington County

At a glance

7,195
Population
$509,200
Median home value (all homes)
68% above U.S. median
$626,653
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,317/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$111,250
Median household income
42% above U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
96%
Homes with broadband
1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 123 — 23% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing86% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities29% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost18% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates86.4%
College graduates46.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Economic Development Task Force (Town of Exeter, RI)
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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