Providence metro, RI relocation guide
Moving to Richmond, RI
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About Richmond
Richmond is a rural town in Washington County defined by farmland, forests, and historic mill villages. Housing is mostly single-family homes on acreage — colonials, farmhouses, and newer construction on multi-acre lots — centered on the villages of Wood River Junction, Carolina, Wyoming, Shannock, and Hillsdale.
Home prices in Richmond
Home prices in Richmond vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Richmond
- Carolina Village Historic District — National Register mill village (1974) with 71 properties, Greek Revival cottages, and the Pawcatuck River mill complex (per the Richmond Comprehensive Community Plan, read September 24, 2026).
- Wood River Junction — village of turf farms along the Wood and Pawcatuck rivers; home of the Chariho campus.
- Carolina Management Area — state wildlife and hunting area adjacent to Carolina village.
- Shannock Village Historic District — preserved mid-19th-century mill village along scenic Shannock Road (per the Richmond Comprehensive Community Plan, read September 24, 2026).
- Richmond Heritage Trail — town walking trails through woods and wetlands.
- Washington County Fairgrounds — site of the annual Washington County Fair.
- Clark Memorial Library & Museum — local history in Carolina village.
- Hillsdale Historic and Archaeological District — former Moore's Mill site on the Beaver River (per the Richmond Comprehensive Community Plan, read September 24, 2026).
Commuting from Richmond
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; via I-95 from the Exit 7/Wood River Junction area).
- No in-town commuter rail; drivers use nearby Kingston station (South Kingstown) for Amtrak service.
Schools in Richmond
Public schools: Chariho Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Richmond FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Richmond, RI?
Home prices in Richmond vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Richmond, RI?
Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; via I-95 from the Exit 7/Wood River Junction area). - Which school district serves Richmond, RI?
Richmond is served by Chariho Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.