Little Compton at a Glance:
The town of Little Compton was established in 1682 and incorporated in 1746. It is located in Newport County, Rhode Island. It covers 28.9 square miles, of which 8.0 square miles is water. Little Compton is located in southeastern Rhode Island, between the Sakonnet River and the Massachusetts state border. The historic village of Adamsville is located in Little Compton. The town is governed by a five member Town Council. The members are elected at a general election to a two-year term. The President of the Council is chosen from among the five members and serves as the chief executive of the Town.
Housing Facts: 2009
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $462,500 house |
$2,770 |
| Household income required to afford a $462,500 house |
$110,800 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,170 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$46,800 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in Little Compton |
$27,196 |
| Housing Units in Little Compton |
|
| Number of year-round housing units |
1,516 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
2 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
0 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
2 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
0 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
7 |
| 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 |
150 |
