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Moving to Glocester, RI
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About Glocester
Glocester (pronounced "Gloss-ter") is a rural town of farms, forests, and the historic village of Chepachet, whose main street looks much as it did in the 1800s. Housing is farmhouses, colonials, and homes on large wooded lots.
Home prices in Glocester
The median listing price in Glocester is $599,900.
Top places in Glocester
- Pulaski State Park — the state park near Chepachet with Peck Pond (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Chepachet Village — the 19th-century village center on the National Register.
- Brown & Hopkins Country Store — the 1809 country store, still operating.
- The Old Stone Mill and Chepachet's historic streetscapes (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Mulberry Vineyard — the Chepachet winery and tasting room.
- Petersen Farm — the working farm and farm stand.
- The Ancients and Horribles Parade — the famous Fourth of July satirical parade.
Commuting from Glocester
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is Providence on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
- Very limited RIPTA service; the town is largely car-dependent.
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~30–35 minutes.
Glocester FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glocester, RI?
The median listing price in Glocester is $599,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Glocester, RI?
No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is Providence on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.