Living in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Kingstown · Census data 2020–2024
North Kingstown has 27,859 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $126,293 (44% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $543,700, the median rent is $1,268/month.
North Kingstown at a glance
- Population
- 27,859
- Median age
- 46.2State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $126,293State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $543,700State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,268/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Kingstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Kingstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Kingstown the median home value is $543,700, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,598 a month in housing costs.
North Kingstown median household income
The median household income in North Kingstown is $126,293 and the income per person is $65,021. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in North Kingstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,641
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.35
North Kingstown demographics
- Population
- 27,859
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 11,694
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Kingstown ›
Education in North Kingstown
55.6% of adults 25 and older in North Kingstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Kingstown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
North Kingstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown | 27,859 | $126,293 | $543,700 | $1,268 |
| East Greenwich | 14,554 | $177,090 | $671,700 | $1,276 |
| Jamestown | 5,534 | $140,625 | $842,400 | $1,629 |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | $117,467 | $597,000 | $1,719 |
| Melville | 1,631 | $102,266 | — | $2,724 |
| Kingston | 7,332 | $107,404 | $553,400 | — |
| West Warwick | 31,173 | $77,608 | $330,800 | $1,303 |
| Newport | 24,874 | $86,313 | $746,900 | $1,698 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 9,302 | $106,551 | $494,400 | $1,258 |
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What is the median household income in North Kingstown, RI?
The median household income in North Kingstown is $126,293, 44% 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 North Kingstown?
The median home value in North Kingstown is $543,700, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in North Kingstown?
The median gross rent in North Kingstown is $1,268 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is North Kingstown, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Rhode Island median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in North Kingstown?
The median age in North Kingstown is 46.2 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in North Kingstown?
The average commute to work in North Kingstown is 26 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Kingstown?
The unemployment rate in North Kingstown is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Kingstown?
55.6% of adults in North Kingstown 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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