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Jamestown, Rhode Island

Introduction to Jamestown, Rhode Island

Jamestown, Rhode Island, in Newport county, is 14 miles S of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 61 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. As of the 2000 census, 5,622 people lived in Jamestown.

Jamestown History

Original settlers of the area, who arrived at the end of the last ice age, established camps by the rivers and streams. By 1300 B.C., Jamestown was home to numerous Native Americans. Formerly known as Conanicut Island, the area was inhabited by the Narragansett Indians, who used the island as a sacred burial ground. The Indians sold it to the English in 1657 and it was incorporated as Jamestown in 1678. It was named in honor of James, Duke of York, who went on to become King James II in 1685.

Jamestown and Nearby Attractions

  • Beavertail State Park
  • Jamestown Museum
  • Sydney L. Wright Museum
  • Brenton Point State Park
  • Jamestown Windmill

Things To Do In Jamestown

People may visit popular historical sites and museums near Jamestown, like Watson Farm, Newport Art Museum, Jamestown Museum, and Sydney L. Wright Museum. There are several parks near Jamestown that offer opportunities for recreation including Fort Adams State Park, Beavertail State Park, and Brenton Point State Park. Opportunities to play golf are available at the Jamestown Golf Course.

Jamestown Transportation

Air transportation is available at New Bedford Regional airport.

Jamestown Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Salve Regina University, Bristol Community College, Roger Williams University, and The University of Rhode Island.

High Points

Jamestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Rhode Island):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyJamestown Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyJamestown Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyJamestown People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Jamestown Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Jamestown Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Jamestown Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Jamestown College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Jamestown, RI

Comparing Jamestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime84

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