Skip to Main Content
Write a review
Jamestown
  • Suburb of Providence, RI
profile header© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Suburb
Providence

Jamestown

#1 in Best Places to Retire in Rhode Island
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
    Jamestown is a suburb of Providence with a population of 5,531. Jamestown is in Newport County and is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. Living in Jamestown offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Jamestown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Jamestown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Jamestown are highly rated.
    About Jamestown...
    Population
    5,531
    Suburb of
    Providence
    View Nearby Homes

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $701,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,642
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Jamestown
    Get Rates
    • Find a loan that's right for you. Compare today's top mortgage and refinancing providers.
    • Get approval in minutes. Checking rates won't affect your credit score.
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
    Explore Jamestown Real Estate
    Listings by Homes.com
    View Nearby Homes

    Jamestown Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    See All Jamestown Rankings

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      35.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      422
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      25%
    • 65+ years
      31%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
    More About Jamestown Residents

    Working in Jamestown

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $120,129
    National
    $69,021
    Search for Jobs in Jamestown

    Top Public Schools Serving Jamestown

    Places like Jamestown

    Jamestown Reviews

    No reviews yet

    Take our survey to add your review

    Review Jamestown