East Greenwich is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Rhode Island. With a population of 14,573 people and three associated neighborhoods, East Greenwich is the 26th largest community in Rhode Island.

East Greenwich home prices are not only among the most expensive in Rhode Island, but East Greenwich real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that East Greenwich has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in East Greenwich telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.45% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, East Greenwich is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Because of many things, East Greenwich is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making East Greenwich a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, East Greenwich has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, East Greenwich’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

East Greenwich is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in East Greenwich. 66.16% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in East Greenwich in 2022 was $78,905, which is wealthy relative to Rhode Island and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $315,620 for a family of four.

East Greenwich is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call East Greenwich home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of East Greenwich residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in East Greenwich include Irish, Italian, English, German, and French.

The most common language spoken in East Greenwich is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.