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Rhode Island
State in United States
Rhode Island has a land area of 1,033.6 square miles and a water area of 510.9 square miles. It is the 50th largest state by area. Rhode Island is bordered by New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Population and People
Total Population
1,095,610
Data from Census BureauAverage Age
40.6 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
200,201Data from Census BureauVeterans
5.6%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$102,207Data from Census BureauPoverty
18.5%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
909,793Data from Census BureauUnemployed
5.0%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
440,170Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,142Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
54.2%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
45.8%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$348,100Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
161,721Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
278,449Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
13.8%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Rhode Island is located in Boston Regional Office. Within Rhode Island there are . Throughout Rhode Island there are 28 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: RHODE ISLAND
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our Providence Field Office.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1
FIELD OFFICES HUD: RHODE ISLAND
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: RHODE ISLAND
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: RHODE ISLAND
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: RHODE ISLAND
Town of Westerly Housing Authority
5 Chestnut St Westerly, RI 02891
Public Housing Authority
Cumberland Housing Authority
573 Mendon Rd Cumberland, ri 02864
Public Housing Authority
Lincoln Housing Authority
10 Franklin St Lincoln, ri 02865
Public Housing Authority
Portsmouth Housing Authority
2368 E Main Rd Portsmouth, ri 02871
Public Housing Authority
Tiverton Housing Authority
99 Hancock St Tiverton, ri 02878
Public Housing Authority
Warwick Housing Authority
1035 W Shore Rd Warwick, ri 02889
Public Housing Authority
Smithfield Housing Authority
7 Church St Smithfield, ri 02828
Public Housing Authority
Burrillville Housing Authority
77 Ashton Ct Harrisville, ri 02830
Public Housing Authority
Jamestown Housing Authority
45 Pemberton Ave Jamestown, ri 02835
Public Housing Authority
The Housing Authority of the City of Newport
120B Hillside Ave Newport, RI 02840
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Pawtucket
214 Roosevelt Ave Pawtucket, ri 02860
Public Housing Authority
Central Falls Housing Authority
30 Washington St Central Falls, ri 02863
Public Housing Authority
Kent County Mental Health Center
2756 Post Rd Ste 104 Warwick, ri 02886
Public Housing Authority
Coventry Housing Authority
14 Manchester Cir Coventry, ri 02816
Public Housing Authority
East Greenwich Housing Authority
146 1st Ave East Greenwich, ri 02818
Public Housing Authority
South Kingstown Housing Authority
364 Curtis Corner Rd Peace Dale, ri 02879
Public Housing Authority
Narragansett Housing Authority
25 5th Ave Narragansett, ri 02882
Public Housing Authority
Warren Housing Authority
20 Libby Ln Warren, RI 02885
Public Housing Authority
East Providence Housing Authority
99 Goldsmith Ave East Providence, ri 02914
Public Housing Authority
West Warwick Housing Authority
62 Roberts St West Warwick, ri 02893
Public Housing Authority
Rhode Island Housing
44 Washington St Providence, ri 02903
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority Providence
100 Broad St Providence, RI 02903
Public Housing Authority
North Providence Housing Authority
945 Charles St North Providence, ri 02904
Public Housing Authority
Gateway Healthcare, Inc.
765 Allens Ave Ste 104 Providence, ri 02905
Public Housing Authority
Johnston Housing Authority
8 Forand Cir Johnston, ri 02919
Public Housing Authority
Cranston Housing Authority
50 Birch St Cranston, ri 02920
Public Housing Authority
Bristol Housing Authority
1014 Hope St Bristol, ri 02809
Public Housing Authority
Woonsocket Housing Authority
679 Social St Woonsocket, ri 02895
Public Housing Authority
Christian Power House
87 Althea Street Providence, RI 02907
Food Pantry
Assumption of the BVM Church
791 Potters Avenue Providence, RI 02907
Food Pantry
Gateway Healthcare Capital City Community Center Food Pantry
110 Ruggles Street Providence, RI 02908
Food Pantry
Operation Compassion Church of God
297 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907
Food Pantry
Joslin Community Center
231 Amherst Street Providence, RI 02909
Food Pantry
Our Lady of the Rosary Food Pantry
17 Traverse Street Providence, RI 02903
Food Pantry
Community Action Parnership of Providence
518 Hartford Ave. Providence, RI 02907
Food Pantry
Project Outreach
1520 Broad Street Providence, RI 02905
Food Pantry
St Francis Poverello Center
668 Hartford Avenue Providence, RI 02909
Food Pantry
St Peter and St Andrew Food Pantry
70 Pemberton Street Providence, RI 02908
Food Pantry
Cumberland Farms 1218
1812 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
CVS PHARMACY 2358
10 Turnpike Ave Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
Walgreens 18945
2456 East Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
Dollar General Store 15979
3228 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
Patriot Petroleum
2340 W Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
Melville Xtra Mart 10070
1568 W Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
Green Grocer
934 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
Clements Marketplace Inc
2575 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
CUMBERLAND FARMS 1237
3166 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
SNAP Retailer
Yorktown Market
6769 Post Rd North Kingstown, RI 02852
SNAP Retailer
Harold Lewis House
54 Providence St West Warwick RI - 02893
Homeless Shelter
Woonsocket Homeless Shelter
176 Sayles St Woonsocket RI - 02895
Homeless Shelter
House of Hope CDC
3188 Post Rd Warwick RI - 02886
Homeless Shelter
Welcome House of South County Emergency Shelter
8 North Road Peace Dale RI - 02883
Homeless Shelter
Lucy's Hearth
19 Valley Road Middletown RI - 02842
Homeless Shelter
East Bay Coalition For the Homeless
100 Bullocks Point Avenue East Providence RI - 02915
Homeless Shelter
Harrington Hall
30 Howard Ave Cranston RI - 02920
Homeless Shelter
SSTARBIRTH
80 East Street Cranston RI - 02920
Homeless Shelter
W.A.R.M. Shelter
56 Spruce Street Westerly RI - 02891
Homeless Shelter
Harold Lewis House
54 Providence St West Warwick RI - 02893
Homeless Shelter
RENTAL HELP: RHODE ISLAND
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
- PHAs in Rhode Island
- Links to PHA websites
- Questions? Email or call our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center toll-free at (800) 955-2232.
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices, affordable housing, public housing agencies and homeless resources
HOMEOWNERSHIP: RHODE ISLAND
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Rhode Island
Age and Sex
40.6 +/- 0.3
Median Age in Rhode Island
Age and Sex
40.6 +/- 0.3
Median Age in Rhode Island
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Rhode Island
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Rhode Island
Older Population
18.30 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Rhode Island
Older Population
18.30 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Rhode Island
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Rhode Island
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Rhode Island
Veterans
5.60 +/- 0.4
Veterans in Rhode Island
Veterans
5.60 +/- 0.4
Veterans in Rhode Island
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Rhode Island
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Rhode Island
Median Household Income
$74,008 +/- $2,381
Median Household Income in Rhode Island
Median Household Income
$74,008 +/- $2,381
Median Household Income in Rhode Island
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Rhode Island
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Rhode Island
Poverty
11.40 +/- 0.8
Poverty in Rhode Island
Poverty
11.40 +/- 0.8
Poverty in Rhode Island
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Rhode Island
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Rhode Island
Educational Attainment
36.50 +/- 1.0
Educational Attainment in Rhode Island
Educational Attainment
36.50 +/- 1.0
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Rhode Island
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Rhode Island
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Rhode Island
Employment rate
59.80% +/- 1.0%
Employment rate in Rhode Island
Employment rate
59.80% +/- 1.0%
Employment rate in Rhode Island
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: RHODE ISLAND
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