Living in Barrington, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barrington · Census data 2020–2024
Barrington has 17,126 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $153,198 (74% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $644,100, the median rent is $1,943/month.
Barrington at a glance
- Population
- 17,126
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $153,198State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $644,100State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,943/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Barrington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barrington the median home value is $644,100, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,943 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,096 a month in housing costs.
Barrington median household income
The median household income in Barrington is $153,198 and the income per person is $78,126. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Barrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,498
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.71
Barrington demographics
- Population
- 17,126
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 6,228
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barrington ›
Education in Barrington
73% of adults 25 and older in Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 40.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barrington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Barrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 17,126 | $153,198 | $644,100 | $1,943 |
| Warren | 11,144 | $90,729 | $395,700 | $1,363 |
| Bristol | 22,220 | $97,764 | $485,000 | $1,579 |
| East Providence | 47,281 | $75,912 | $365,500 | $1,288 |
| Warwick | 83,175 | $88,708 | $354,600 | $1,363 |
| Ocean Grove | 3,453 | $118,696 | $362,200 | $1,266 |
| Swansea | 17,359 | $116,364 | $445,000 | $1,226 |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | $117,467 | $597,000 | $1,719 |
| Seekonk | 15,694 | $120,613 | $482,800 | $1,916 |
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What is the median household income in Barrington, RI?
The median household income in Barrington is $153,198, 74% higher than the Rhode Island median of $87,796 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barrington?
The median home value in Barrington is $644,100, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Barrington?
The median gross rent in Barrington is $1,943 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Barrington, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Barrington?
The median age in Barrington is 43.8 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Barrington?
The average commute to work in Barrington is 30 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barrington?
The unemployment rate in Barrington is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barrington?
73% of adults in Barrington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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