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Narragansett
  • Suburb of Providence, RI

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  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Narragansett is a suburb of Providence with a population of 14,759. Narragansett is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. Living in Narragansett offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Narragansett and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Narragansett are highly rated.

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About Narragansett...
Population
14,759

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$492,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,345
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Narragansett Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    12.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    44.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    278.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    52.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    5%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    23%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    5%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    26%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Narragansett

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$82,532
National
$69,021

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