Best Job Markets in Rhode Island
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 27 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Rhode Island based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 27 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Greene leads the ranking with a value of 2.1% and a population of 1,009.
The top three cities are Greene (2.1%), Cumberland Hill (2.6%), and Tiverton (2.8%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Rhode Island.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Greene | 2.1% | 1,009 |
| #2 | Cumberland Hill | 2.6% | 8,638 |
| #3 | Tiverton | 2.8% | 8,151 |
| #4 | Valley Falls | 3.1% | 12,370 |
| #5 | Melville | 3.4% | 1,840 |
| #6 | Greenville | 3.9% | 8,586 |
| #7 | Westerly | 4.4% | 18,528 |
| #8 | Carolina | 4.7% | 1,238 |
| #9 | Warwick | 4.9% | 82,871 |
| #10 | Bradford | 5.0% | 1,437 |
| #11 | East Providence | 5.4% | 46,970 |
| #12 | Harrisville | 5.7% | 1,816 |
| #13 | Cranston | 5.8% | 82,632 |
| #14 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | 6.6% | 9,812 |
| #15 | Hope Valley | 6.9% | 2,147 |
| #16 | Pawtucket | 7.1% | 75,280 |
| #17 | Narragansett Pier | 7.4% | 3,080 |
| #18 | Providence | 7.4% | 190,214 |
| #19 | Woonsocket | 8.1% | 43,074 |
| #20 | Pascoag | 8.2% | 4,081 |
| #21 | Kingston | 8.3% | 6,953 |
| #22 | Newport East | 8.5% | 11,262 |
| #23 | Charlestown | 9.2% | 1,648 |
| #24 | Newport | 9.7% | 25,029 |
| #25 | Central Falls | 10.0% | 22,481 |
| #26 | Quonochontaug | 12.4% | 577 |
| #27 | Watch Hill | 25.3% | 224 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Rhode Island?
Greene ranks #1 for best job markets in Rhode Island with a value of 2.1% and a population of 1,009.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Rhode Island?
There are 27 cities ranked for best job markets in Rhode Island. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Rhode Island compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Rhode Island's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.