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North Kingstown
  • Suburb of Providence, RI
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North Kingstown

#5 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Rhode Island
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    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
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    North Kingstown is a suburb of Providence with a population of 27,696. North Kingstown is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. Living in North Kingstown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In North Kingstown there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in North Kingstown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in North Kingstown are highly rated.
    About North Kingstown...
    Population
    27,696
    Suburb of
    Providence
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $394,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,103
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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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
      25.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      62.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      485.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in North Kingstown

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $104,026
    National
    $69,021
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