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    Glocester

    #13 in Best Places to Retire in Rhode Island
      B+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        B+
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        C+
      5. Good for Families
        A minus
      6. Diversity
        C+
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        B minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        B+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        C+
      Glocester is a with a population of 10,007. Glocester is in Providence County. Living in Glocester offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Glocester and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Glocester are highly rated.
      Population
      10,007
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $333,300
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $896
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        14%
      • Own
        86%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        46.3
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        0
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        37.1
        500.1
      • Theft
        111.2
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        29
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        10%
      • 10-17 years
        12%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        9%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        14%
      • 55-64 years
        21%
      • 65+ years
        17%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        15%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        18%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        30%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        32%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        5%
        11%
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      Working in Glocester

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $97,753
      National
      $69,021
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