Guide to Rhode Island Communities
Housing Choice Voucher Program
As an RIHousing Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holder, you have the ability to choose a rental home in one of 20 Rhode Island communities. We have created this guide to provide you with an overview of living in any of those communities. With a Housing Choice Voucher, you are required to pay 30-40% of your income towards rent. RIHousing will pay the balance of the rental payment directly to your landlord.
Bristol
Bristol is one of Rhode Island’s most historic towns—host of the oldest Fourth of July parade in the country. It is also home to the main campus of Roger Williams University at its southern tip. The town is a peninsula and has two main north-south routes. Route 114, also known as Hope Street, runs through the center of the quaint downtown; Route 136, also known as Metacom Avenue, is the main commercial corridor through town. Both routes connect to Warren to the north, but Route 114 then travels west to Barrington, while Route 136 veers east to into Massachusetts.
Living in Bristol:
Not unlike its neighboring towns of Barrington and Warren, Bristol is a suburban community with a shared school district with Warren. It has a more balanced housing stock of both single-family and multifamily.
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | SRO | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
| Bristol/02809 | $817 | $1,089 | $1,221 | $1,474 | $1,826 | $2,030 | $2,569 |
RENTAL LIMITS
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | |
| Bristol/02809 | |
| SRO | $817 |
| 0 BR | $1,089 |
| 1 BR | $1,221 |
| 2 BR | $1,474 |
| 3 BR | $1,826 |
| 4 BR | $2,030 |
| 5 BR | $2,569 |
GETTING AROUND
RIPTA:
- Route 60 Service between Providence to Newport on Route 114 with many stops along the way.
- Route 61X Express Service to other East Bay locations, including Tiverton, and to Providence
Driving times by car (average):
- Providence (18 miles)—35 minutes
- Warwick (27 miles)—45 minutes
- Newport (15 miles)—30 minutes
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Town Hall | 10 Court St. 401-253-7000 |
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Library |
525 Hope St. |
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Post Office |
515 Hope St. |
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Police Department |
395 Metacom Ave. |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Bristol Social Services and Public Welfare | 101 Asylum Rd. 401-253-4831 |
| Benjamin Church Senior Center | 1020 Hope Street 401-253-8458 |
| Bristol Health Equity Zone | The Bristol HEZ is a community-wide effort funded through the Rhode Island Department of Health by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Health Resources and Services Administration to create innovative approaches that can reduce and manage chronic diseases, promote healthy lifestyles, assure healthy child development, and create environments where healthy choices are easier to make. |
| Eastbay Community Action – Upper Bay Region -Wide array of services including medical/dental, educational, social services |
100 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence 401-437-1000 |
| Quinta-Gamelin Community Center – Fitness classes and other programming offered by the town’s Parks and Recreation Department |
101 Asylum Rd. |
| Nearest DHS – Newport Regional Family Center | 31 John Clarke Road, Middletown 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) approx. 14 miles (30 minutes driving time) |
| Nearest SNAP – Newport Regional Family Center | 272 Valley Road, Ste 1, Middletown approx. 13 miles (25 minutes drive) |
| Bayside YMCA – Offers variety of fitness programs and before/after school childcare, with academic support programs |
70 West St., Barrington |
FOOD + SHOPPING
FOOD
| Stop & Shop | 605 Metacom Ave. |
| Seabra | 1150 Hope St. |
| Azorean Butcher Shop | 529 Wood St. |
| East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Store | 532 Wood St. |
PHARMACY
| CVS | 400 Metacom Ave.
615 Metacom Ave. |
| Walgreen’s | 591 Metacom Ave. |
SHOPPING
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Nearest Home Depot |
878 W. Main Rd., Middletown |
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Nearest Walmart Supercenter |
54 Cousineau Dr., Swansea, MA |
EDUCATION
DAYCARES, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
For a full list of care providers, visit www.brightstars.org.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District report card site (Bristol is regional district with Warren)
| RIDE Rating | ||
| Colt Andrews School Gr K-5 |
570-574 Hope Street |
★★★★☆ |
| Guiteras School Gr K-5 |
35 Washington Street |
★★★★☆ |
| Hugh Cole School Gr PK-5 |
50 Asylum Road, Warren |
★★★☆ ☆ |
| Rockwell School Gr K-5 |
1225 Hope Street |
★★★★★ |
| Kickemuit Middle School Gr 6-8 |
525 Child Street, Warren |
★★★☆ ☆ |
| Mt. Hope High School Gr 9-12 – 86.4% 4-year graduation rate |
199 Chestnut Street | ★★★☆ ☆ |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
| Our Lady of Mt. Carmel |
Gr. PK-8 |
BANKS
| Citizens Bank | 464 Hope St. |
| Citizens Bank (Stop & Shop branch) |
605 Metacom Ave. |
| Santander Bank | 1146 Hope St. |
| BankNewport | 6 Gooding Ave. |
| BankFive | 590 Metacom Ave. |
MEDICAL SERVICES
|
2 Old County Rd., Barrington |
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| Newport Hospital | 20 Powel Ave., Newport 401-846-6400 |
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 5 |
| Catholic + Episcopal Church | 7 |
| Jewish Synagogue | 1 |
| Muslim Mosque | (2) Providence |
RECREATION
Bristol Parks and Recreation Department
OUTDOOR SPACES
| Bristol Town Beach |
| Union Street Beach & Park |
| East Bay Bike Path |
| Halsey Chase Herreshoff Memorial Park |
| Colt State Park & Bike Path |
| Sowams Playground Park |
| Many more parks! Click here for more information. |
ARTS + OTHER PROGRAMS
| Camp Poppasquaw – Town summer camp
The highlight of the summer recreation program is Camp Poppasquaw, a seven week day camp at Bristol’s Town Beach and Sports Complex. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, soccer, kick-ball and more! |
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Bristol Art Museum Exhibitions and community outreach programs, including classes and workshops. |
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Bristol Theatre Company Non-profit amateur theatre company. |
