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Barrington
  • Suburb of Providence, RI
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Barrington

#1 in Best Places to Live in Rhode Island
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Barrington is a suburb of Providence with a population of 17,201. Barrington is in Bristol County and is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. Living in Barrington offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Barrington tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Barrington are highly rated.
    About Barrington...
    Population
    17,201
    Suburb of
    Providence
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $461,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,434
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      18.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      36.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      48.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      682.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      12.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      40%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Barrington

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $130,455
    National
    $69,021
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