Chepachet is a small town of 1,755 in Rhode Island, with a median household income of $92,228
.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
Chepachet stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Chepachet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chepachet city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 100.9
Chepachet's overall cost of living index is 100.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chepachet costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
Chepachet, RI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$282,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,011
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$92,228
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chepachet's violent crime rate is 176.7 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.7 /100k
Property Crime
1010.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chepachet is served primarily by Glocester.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chepachet, RI
National Avg
School District
Glocester
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chepachet sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 53.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 62.0 inches of snow per year.
Chepachet's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Chepachet roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $282,100 and median rent is $1,011/month.
Chepachet's violent crime rate is 176.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1010.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chepachet are operated by Glocester.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chepachet, RI has a population of 1,755, a median household income of $92,228, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Chepachet averages 34.8°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.8 inches
with about 62.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chepachet, RI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02814.
The population of Chepachet, Rhode Island is 1,755 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chepachet: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $282,100, median household income $92,228, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chepachet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
