RANK #346 / 996 · POP 170,168 · RI
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.4%
Kent County, Rhode Island, offers a blend of suburban and rural living, stretching from the shores of Narragansett Bay to the Connecticut border. Warwick, the county's largest city, is home to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, providing convenient air travel and commuter rail service to Providence and Boston. The county features extensive outdoor recreation, including the 19-mile Washington Secondary Bike Path, Johnson's Pond for water activities, and vast conservation areas like Arcadia Management Area and Big River Management Area, popular for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Life in Kent County appeals to a range of residents, from families to young professionals, with public schools generally performing above average. Commute options include easy access to I-95 and I-295, as well as public bus and commuter rail services. The local economy is experiencing growth, with recent investments in commercial and residential development, as well as emerging sectors like data centers and energy. The county's central location within Rhode Island provides access to amenities across the state.
Above national median (4.7x)
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 5.3x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables
|
$704M | Under Construction |
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Microsoft Data Center Campus
Microsoft
|
$500M | Proposed |
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Coventry Multi-Family Residential Development
Starr Capital
|
$70M | Proposed |
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Robin Hollow Solar Farm
Undisclosed
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$41M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Kent County has a Boom Town Index score of 65/100, ranking #346 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.5% and a median household income of $85,732, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Kent County is $306,000 with median rent at $1,226/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2802, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.5% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.5%. Home values changed +2.9% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.97% of Kent County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.