Best Cities for Families in Rhode Island (2026)

Newport is the #1 ranked city in Rhode Island with 83.30 (family score). This ranking includes 11 Rhode Island cities with available data.

#1
Newport
83.30
Pop. 25,029
#2
Providence
63.30
Pop. 190,214
#3
Charlestown
63.30
Pop. 1,648
#4
Woonsocket
56.70
Pop. 43,074
#5
Pawtucket
50.00
Pop. 75,280
#6
Warwick
50.00
Pop. 82,871
#7
East Providence
46.70
Pop. 46,970
#8
Cranston
43.30
Pop. 82,632
#9
Tiverton
33.30
Pop. 8,151
#10
Westerly
30.00
Pop. 18,528
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All 11 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationFamily Score
1Newport25,02983.30
2Providence190,21463.30
3Charlestown1,64863.30
4Woonsocket43,07456.70
5Pawtucket75,28050.00
6Warwick82,87150.00
7East Providence46,97046.70
8Cranston82,63243.30
9Tiverton8,15133.30
10Westerly18,52830.00
11Central Falls22,48130.00

Methodology

Cities in Rhode Island are ranked by family score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best cities for families in rhode island?
Newport ranks #1 with 83.30 (family score).
What are the top 5 best cities for families in rhode island?
1. Newport (83.30), 2. Providence (63.30), 3. Charlestown (63.30), 4. Woonsocket (56.70), 5. Pawtucket (50.00)
How many cities in Rhode Island are ranked?
This ranking includes 11 cities in Rhode Island with available data.

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