Living in Jamestown, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jamestown · Census data 2020–2024
Jamestown has 5,534 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $140,625 (60% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $842,400, the median rent is $1,629/month.
Jamestown at a glance
- Population
- 5,534
- Median age
- 58.2State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $140,625State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $842,400State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,629/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Jamestown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 108% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jamestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jamestown the median home value is $842,400, 153% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,103 a month in housing costs.
Jamestown median household income
The median household income in Jamestown is $140,625 and the income per person is $81,200. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Jamestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,103
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.20
Jamestown demographics
- Population
- 5,534
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.4%
- Households
- 2,500
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jamestown ›
Education in Jamestown
69.1% of adults 25 and older in Jamestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 35.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jamestown
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Jamestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 5,534 | $140,625 | $842,400 | $1,629 |
| Newport | 24,874 | $86,313 | $746,900 | $1,698 |
| Newport East | 11,069 | $89,028 | $485,400 | $1,876 |
| Melville | 1,631 | $102,266 | — | $2,724 |
| Middletown | 16,832 | $101,948 | $563,300 | $1,990 |
| North Kingstown | 27,859 | $126,293 | $543,700 | $1,268 |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,167 | $82,192 | $851,300 | $1,649 |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | $117,467 | $597,000 | $1,719 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 9,302 | $106,551 | $494,400 | $1,258 |
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What is the median household income in Jamestown, RI?
The median household income in Jamestown is $140,625, 60% 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 Jamestown?
The median home value in Jamestown is $842,400, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Jamestown?
The median gross rent in Jamestown is $1,629 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Jamestown, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 108% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Jamestown?
The median age in Jamestown is 58.2 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Jamestown?
The average commute to work in Jamestown is 26 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jamestown?
The unemployment rate in Jamestown is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jamestown?
69.1% of adults in Jamestown 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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