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Narragansett, Rhode Island

Introduction to Narragansett, Rhode Island

Narragansett, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 17 miles S of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 66 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is included in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 16,361 people lived in Narragansett.

Narragansett History

Narragansett was originally inhabited by the Narragansett Indians. It was first settled by the Europeans in the late 1600s. The town derived its named from an Algonquian term meaning "back and fort." Some also believe the term means "people of the point.” In the mid 1800s, the area became a popular summer recreation spot due to its various sandy beaches. The Narragansett's first hotel was built in 1856. The town was incorporated in 1901.

Narragansett and nearby Attractions

  • Narragansett Town Beach
  • South County Museum
  • Point Judith Lighthouse
  • Canonchet Farm
  • Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
  • Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Narragansett

Narragansett is home to several beaches and is famous for its summer recreation. Some of the beaches are Scarborough State Beach, Narragansett Town Beach, Roger Wheeler State Beach, Sand Hill Cove State Beach, Dunes Club Beach, Salty Brine State Beach, and Bonnet Shores Beach. One can also visit the South County Museum. Salt Pond Shopping Center is the local shopping center.

Narragansett Transportation

Theodore Francis Green State Airport can be reached within several minutes.

Narragansett Higher Education

University of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University, Community College of Rhode Island, and several other colleges and universities provide higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Narragansett College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Narragansett Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Narragansett Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Narragansett, RI

Comparing Narragansett 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity25
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime85
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Historic Narragansett

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Hotel Gladstone between 1880 and 1899

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Hotel Gladstone between 1880 and 1899

Hotel Mathewson between 1880 and 1899

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