These are the top 5 reasons why you should move to West Greenwich, RI
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These are the top 5 reasons why you should move to West Greenwich, RI
The Town of West Greenwich has a diverse population with an eclectic blend of unique neighborhoods; each with their own charms. - West Greenwich is a full-service town with a comprehensive array of top tier services; schools, fire/rescue, public safety, recreation, sports, and infrastructure.
- West Greenwich is crisscrossed with major highways making getting around quick and convenient. If you’re a business or professional, relocating to West Greenwich means 90% of Rhode Islanders are within a 25-minute drive to your location.
- West Greenwich has some of the most scenic vistas and beauty in the state.
- West Greenwich has one of the lowest crime rates in the country, making living in West Greenwich a wonderful, peaceful experience.
Moving to the Town of West Greenwich offers you and your family every possible advantage; safety, a full array of professional services, convenience, and stability. These same characteristics are also present when choosing Arpin of RI, the best West Greenwich moving company. Whether you’re moving locally or long-distance, to start the move process, just call Arpin of RI at 825-6600 to set up a free, no obligation in-home estimate and we’ll take it from there.
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History of West Greenwich
The present-day Town of West Greenwich was incorporated as an independent town in 1741 after being part of greater Greenwich since 1639.
In 1741, the more rural western three quarters of the town was partitioned off as West Greenwich and the Eastern quarter became East Greenwich.
In the period between the mid- 1700s and the mid-1800’s, the forests of West Greenwich were virtually clear cut to make pastureland for sheep to supply the wool industry. In the period after the Civil War when cotton overtook wool as the preferred textile, the population of West Greenwich declined from 2,500 to just about 450 citizens as the demand for wool evaporated, which drove the West Greenwich ranchers out of business.
Throughout the twentieth century, the population rebounded due to the building of the New London Turnpike and then interstate Route 95. However, in the 1970’s, the Big River project was started and much of the land was condemned to build a reservoir. Although the reservoir was never built, more than 50 percent of the town is still deemed permanent open space, which means it can never be built on. This almost guarantees that the population of West Greenwich will never exceed more than 5,000 people.
Home and population data for West Greenwich
The Town of West Greenwich’s dimensions are approximately 9 miles East to West and about 6.5 miles North to South. West Greenwich has an area of about 56 square miles.
In the 2020 census, West Greenwich had a population of about 6,500 citizens. The racial makeup of West Greenwich in 2020 was 90% non-Hispanic white, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian, and 2% from other races.
The median home price in West Greenwich of $495,500 is higher than the median price of $445,000 for the entire state of RI. (Prices as of July 2023.) 13% of West Greenwich homes are valued less than $269,000. 25% are valued between $270,000 and $406,000. 34% of homes are valued between $407,000 and $541,000. 21% are valued between $542,000 and $676,000. 6% of homes are valued between $677,000 and $1,000,000. And just 1% of West Greenwich homes exceed $1,000,000 in value.
About 23% of West Greenwich homes were built before 1940. Another 24% were built between 1940 and 1969, 44% were constructed between 1970 and 2000, and 9% were constructed after 2001.
The median household income in West Greenwich is $96,400, which is more affluent than the median income for the rest of the state which was $73,305 as of July 2023. With its cozy size, location, and home values, it is clear why West Greenwich is one of the most sought-after destinations to move. That’s why you should choose the most trusted West Greenwich mover for over 123 years; Arpin of RI.
Moving Services
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How does the West Greenwich move process work?
The first step in a successful move to West Greenwich is a thorough, accurate estimate of all of the services that may be required for your move. Our experienced salesperson will come to your residence to meet with you, listen to your needs and requests, and personally view the contents of your household. Once the salesperson understands what is needed and requested, they will provide you with a written quote that lists all of the potential charges. Our pricing process is totally transparent; you can pick the services you need a la carte. If you prefer to pack some or all of your items in boxes, we offer “gently used” cartons free of charge. Jut stop by our warehouse in West Warwick to pick them up anytime Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
How much does it cost to move to West Greenwich?
Arpin offers West Greenwich customers value and safety while other movers offer low price and high risk. Our pricing is based on an hourly charge for the crew and truck that is regulated by the RI Public Utilities Commission. While our hourly rates are competitive, we feel that our crews are faster and more effective than the competition because they are better trained and more experienced. The speed and effectiveness of our movers gives you lower overall costs and a better overall value in the end.
Arpin of RI offers our West Greenwich customers the most diverse set of moving services in the state; packing, long distance moving, local moving, commercial moving, and many different storage options. To find out more visit arpinri.com.
Tips to avoid moving scams
Since most shopping for moving services occurs online, customers may be easily duped and defrauded by rogue movers by slick web sites. Here are some guidelines to help avoid being defrauded.
- Buy local in the 401. Always insist on an in-person visit by a salesperson rather than an over the phone or virtual estimate. It is very easy for an unscrupulous rogue mover to pretend they are local movers over the phone when they may be hundreds or thousands of miles away. Arpin of RI has been located in RI since 1900 and has served the people of RI for generations. Arpin will always make an in-person sales visit to your residence to ensure an accurate weight or time quote and to identify access issues before they become problems.
- Don’t give a deposit. If you’re asked for a deposit to make a reservation for your West Greenwich move by an online mover, assume they are scamming you. Arpin of RI never requires a deposit to hold the date for your move. If the online mover assumes you have so little integrity that they must get half of the monies up front, you have chosen the wrong movers.
- Are they an independent mover with their own trucks or are the just a broker. Many rogue movers are just move brokers and have no trucks to actually handle your belongings. Typically, they farm out your move to another mover who has little or no accountability for service failures or damage. Arpin of RI has a fleet of trucks and will handle your West Greenwich move in-house, or with one of their partner agencies. They are fully licensed and insured to move shipments across town or across the country.
- Know where your items are being stored. Many rogue movers pretend that they have warehousing facilities and will store your goods wherever they can get the cheapest rate. Take time to actually visit the storage facility to ensure that your items are well protected from damage, pilferage, or contamination. Arpin of RI has a massive warehouse located in West Warwick that is always available for inspection to ensure you have peace of mind when you turn over the possession of your household items to us.