East Greenwich at a Glance:
East Greenwich is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island. It was incorporated in 1677. Until 1854, East Greenwich was one of the five state capitals for Rhode Island. The town has a total area of 16.71 square miles, of which 0.14 square miles is water. East Greenwich's governmental structure is made up of a five member elected Town Council and a Town Manager.
Housing Facts: 2010
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $433,750 house |
$3,294 |
| Household income required to afford a $433,750 house |
$131,747 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,165 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$46,600 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in East Greenwich |
$38,376 |
| Foreclosures in East Greenwich |
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| Actual number of foreclosures |
10 |
| Total number of mortgaged housing units |
2,882 |
| Foreclosures as a percentage of mortgaged stock |
0.30% |
| Housing Units in East Greenwich |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
5,182 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
229 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
141 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
47 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
41 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
0 |
| How much housing is needed? |
|
| Additional housing units necessary to meet the 10% threshold established by the State's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2004 |
289 |
