Living in Misquamicut, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Misquamicut · Census data 2020–2024
Misquamicut has 348 residents with a median age of 67.3. The median household income is $109,643 (25% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $815,900.
Misquamicut is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Misquamicut at a glance
- Population
- 348
- Median age
- 67.3State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $109,643State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $815,900State: $404,200
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Misquamicut a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Rhode Island median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Home values 102% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Misquamicut
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Misquamicut the median home value is $815,900, 145% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,781 a month in housing costs.
Misquamicut median household income
The median household income in Misquamicut is $109,643 and the income per person is $116,697. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Misquamicut: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 815
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 76.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.81
76.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Misquamicut has many vacation and second homes.
Misquamicut demographics
- Population
- 348
- Median age
- 67.3
- Under 18
- 0.6%
- 65 and older
- 63.2%
- Households
- 192
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Misquamicut ›
Education in Misquamicut
60.8% of adults 25 and older in Misquamicut have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 32.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Misquamicut
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Misquamicut vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misquamicut | 348 | $109,643 | $815,900 | — |
| Watch Hill | 203 | $168,750 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Westerly | 23,333 | $98,875 | $466,600 | $1,257 |
| Weekapaug | 541 | $137,917 | $1,252,700 | — |
| Stonington | 934 | $109,167 | $879,800 | $1,488 |
| Pawcatuck | 5,577 | $80,114 | $360,600 | $1,155 |
| Bradford | 1,511 | $120,250 | $418,100 | — |
| Quonochontaug | 610 | $86,071 | $1,043,900 | — |
| Mystic | 4,483 | $152,559 | $538,800 | $1,993 |
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What is the median household income in Misquamicut, RI?
The median household income in Misquamicut is $109,643, 25% 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 Misquamicut?
The median home value in Misquamicut is $815,900, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
Is Misquamicut, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Rhode Island median; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: home values 102% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Misquamicut?
The median age in Misquamicut is 67.3 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Misquamicut?
The average commute to work in Misquamicut is 32 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Misquamicut?
The unemployment rate in Misquamicut is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Misquamicut?
60.8% of adults in Misquamicut 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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