Living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Kingstown · Census data 2020–2024
South Kingstown has 32,073 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $108,960 (24% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $560,200, the median rent is $1,368/month.
South Kingstown at a glance
- Population
- 32,073
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $108,960State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $560,200State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,368/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Kingstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Kingstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Kingstown the median home value is $560,200, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,368 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,388 a month in housing costs.
South Kingstown median household income
The median household income in South Kingstown is $108,960 and the income per person is $48,310. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in South Kingstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,993
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.31
South Kingstown demographics
- Population
- 32,073
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 11,360
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Kingstown ›
Education in South Kingstown
60.3% of adults 25 and older in South Kingstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 28.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Kingstown
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
South Kingstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown | 32,073 | $108,960 | $560,200 | $1,368 |
| Narragansett | 14,494 | $95,721 | $743,500 | $1,712 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 9,302 | $106,551 | $494,400 | $1,258 |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,167 | $82,192 | $851,300 | $1,649 |
| Kingston | 7,332 | $107,404 | $553,400 | — |
| Carolina | 1,048 | $140,196 | $396,400 | — |
| Charlestown | 8,051 | $109,404 | $525,500 | $1,374 |
| Richmond | 8,142 | $124,653 | $435,800 | $1,580 |
| Quonochontaug | 610 | $86,071 | $1,043,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Kingstown, RI?
The median household income in South Kingstown is $108,960, 24% 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 South Kingstown?
The median home value in South Kingstown is $560,200, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in South Kingstown?
The median gross rent in South Kingstown is $1,368 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is South Kingstown, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in South Kingstown?
The median age in South Kingstown is 38.9 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in South Kingstown?
The average commute to work in South Kingstown is 25 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Kingstown?
The unemployment rate in South Kingstown is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Kingstown?
60.3% of adults in South 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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