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Narragansett
  • Suburb of Providence, RI
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Narragansett

#3 in Best Places to Retire in Rhode Island
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    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.
    About Narragansett...
    Population
    14,759
    Suburb of
    Providence
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    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
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      12.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      44.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      278.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      52.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Narragansett

    Jobs
    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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