Living in Narragansett, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Narragansett · Census data 2020–2024
Narragansett has 14,494 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $95,721 (9% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $743,500, the median rent is $1,712/month.
Narragansett at a glance
- Population
- 14,494
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $95,721State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $743,500State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,712/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Narragansett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Narragansett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Narragansett the median home value is $743,500, 123% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,712 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,721 a month in housing costs.
Narragansett median household income
The median household income in Narragansett is $95,721 and the income per person is $55,051. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Narragansett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,757
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 35.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.29
35.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Narragansett has many vacation and second homes.
Narragansett demographics
- Population
- 14,494
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 6,263
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Narragansett ›
Education in Narragansett
63.9% of adults 25 and older in Narragansett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 30.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Narragansett
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Narragansett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett | 14,494 | $95,721 | $743,500 | $1,712 |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,167 | $82,192 | $851,300 | $1,649 |
| South Kingstown | 32,073 | $108,960 | $560,200 | $1,368 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 9,302 | $106,551 | $494,400 | $1,258 |
| Kingston | 7,332 | $107,404 | $553,400 | — |
| Carolina | 1,048 | $140,196 | $396,400 | — |
| Newport | 24,874 | $86,313 | $746,900 | $1,698 |
| Charlestown | 8,051 | $109,404 | $525,500 | $1,374 |
| Jamestown | 5,534 | $140,625 | $842,400 | $1,629 |
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What is the median household income in Narragansett, RI?
The median household income in Narragansett is $95,721, 9% 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 Narragansett?
The median home value in Narragansett is $743,500, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Narragansett?
The median gross rent in Narragansett is $1,712 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Narragansett, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Narragansett?
The median age in Narragansett is 46.3 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Narragansett?
The average commute to work in Narragansett is 28 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Narragansett?
The unemployment rate in Narragansett is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Narragansett?
63.9% of adults in Narragansett 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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