Living in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Narragansett Pier · Census data 2020–2024
Narragansett Pier has 3,167 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $82,192 (6% lower than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $851,300, the median rent is $1,649/month.
Narragansett Pier at a glance
- Population
- 3,167
- Median age
- 57.1State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $82,192State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $851,300State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,649/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Narragansett Pier a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Rhode Island median; home values 111% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Narragansett Pier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Narragansett Pier the median home value is $851,300, 156% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,649 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,164 a month in housing costs.
Narragansett Pier median household income
The median household income in Narragansett Pier is $82,192 and the income per person is $61,968. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Narragansett Pier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,281
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.87
Narragansett Pier demographics
- Population
- 3,167
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 1,653
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Narragansett Pier ›
Education in Narragansett Pier
58.7% of adults 25 and older in Narragansett Pier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 32.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Narragansett Pier
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Narragansett Pier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Pier | 3,167 | $82,192 | $851,300 | $1,649 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 9,302 | $106,551 | $494,400 | $1,258 |
| Narragansett | 14,494 | $95,721 | $743,500 | $1,712 |
| Kingston | 7,332 | $107,404 | $553,400 | — |
| South Kingstown | 32,073 | $108,960 | $560,200 | $1,368 |
| Jamestown | 5,534 | $140,625 | $842,400 | $1,629 |
| Newport | 24,874 | $86,313 | $746,900 | $1,698 |
| North Kingstown | 27,859 | $126,293 | $543,700 | $1,268 |
| Carolina | 1,048 | $140,196 | $396,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Narragansett Pier, RI?
The median household income in Narragansett Pier is $82,192, 6% lower 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 Narragansett Pier?
The median home value in Narragansett Pier is $851,300, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Narragansett Pier?
The median gross rent in Narragansett Pier is $1,649 per month, about 41% of household income.
Is Narragansett Pier, RI a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Rhode Island median; home values 111% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Narragansett Pier?
The median age in Narragansett Pier is 57.1 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Narragansett Pier?
The average commute to work in Narragansett Pier is 27 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Narragansett Pier?
The unemployment rate in Narragansett Pier is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Narragansett Pier?
58.7% of adults in Narragansett Pier 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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