Glocester is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Glocester’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Glocester is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Glocester, the average commute to work is 34.85 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
The population of Glocester is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 35.72% of adults in Glocester have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Glocester in 2022 was $47,171, which is lower middle income relative to Rhode Island, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $188,684 for a family of four.
The people who call Glocester home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Glocester residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Glocester include English, Irish, Italian, French, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in Glocester is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and French.
