West Greenwich at a Glance:
The town of West Greenwich is located in Kent County, Rhode Island. West Greenwich was set off from East Greenwich and incorporated by the General Assembly on April 6, 1741.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 51.3 square miles, of which 0.7 square miles is water.
West Greenwich's governmental structure is comprised of a five-member Town Council and a Town Administrator.
Housing Facts: 2011
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $236,000 house |
$1,947 |
| Household income required to afford a $236,000 house |
$77,888 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,150 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$46,000 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in West Greenwich |
$65,572 |
| Foreclosures in West Greenwich |
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| Actual number of foreclosures |
14 |
| Total number of mortgaged housing units |
1,300 |
| Foreclosures as a percentage of mortgaged stock |
1.10% |
| Housing Units in West Greenwich |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
2,334 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
34 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
0 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
19 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
15 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
50 |
| 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 |
199 |
