Coastal towns in Rhode Island - HELP

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Coastal towns in Rhode Island - HELP

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Coastal towns in Rhode Island - HELP

posted at 10/2/2007 3:35 PM EDT

psy_dr

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First: 1/26/2006
Last: 10/2/2007

My husband and I are planning on moving from South Florida to New England in a few years. By the time we move, our son will be 4 years old (just in time to start school). We love New England coastal town living and small town community living.

We've narrowed it down to 2 states - Rhode Island or Connecticut. We've looked into which towns have good public schools, good housing and low crime rate, etc., so we have an idea of which towns we'd like to explore. But we are trying to be open minded and explore all our options in Rhode Island & Connecticut.

On that note, my husband & I have decided to take 7-10 days to drive down the coast of Rhode Island in early April 2008. We realize there is alot of coast to be seen in this short time, but it is all the time we have. In 2009 we will explore Connecticut.

This is a big decision, so we don't just want to follow a bunch of "relocating to Rhode Isand" information from real estate agents.

I'm hoping someone can provide us with ideas, suggestions or recommendations on coastal towns that might fit what we're looking for (i.e., good neighborhood/town to raise a child, low crime rate, on the coast, moderately priced homes, nice downtown area/main street with shops and restaurants --- we don't want to be in the middle of nowhere either).

THANK YOU!!!!

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Coastal towns in Rhode Island - HELP

posted at 3/12/2008 11:59 AM EDT

chmitch

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First: 8/29/2007
Last: 3/12/2008

North Kingstown, East Greenwich, Narragansett are all great coastal towns with good schools. The great thing about RI is that you are never in the middle of nowhere, you can cross the state in under an hour on Rt 95. The towns I listed are all in a good location, near the ocean, close to Providence. Hosuing prices are not great, but getting better. A useful website is www.RIliving.com for real estate info. You can easily explore all of RI coastal towns in 10 days, just follow Rt 1. I live here so let me know if you have any other questions.

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Coastal towns in Rhode Island - HELP

posted at 3/29/2008 11:22 PM EDT

pjg0929

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First: 3/29/2008
Last: 3/29/2008

Rhode Island is such a small state There isn't anywhere in the state that is in the middle of nowhere. The coast isnt really far from any city or town. Im not sure what you consider moderately price homes but if I were you research Barrington, that would be my first choice to raise a child, East Greenwich my second, Narragansett and Jamestown located on the coast my third and fourth. My Non coastal choice with good schools and some very moderately priced homes is where I live in Western Cranston. Good luck with your search

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