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North Kingstown, RI


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North Kingstown, Rhode Island

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 9 miles S of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 59 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area, the town is not an isolated town. North Kingstown is home to some 26,326 residents.

The People and Families of North Kingstown

In North Kingstown, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Kingstown had a median family income of $69,559. More so than most places, the people in North Kingstown generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($21,600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in North Kingstown. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

North Kingstown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in North Kingstown was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In North Kingstown, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%North Kingstown Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%North Kingstown Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Kingstown Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Kingstown College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of North Kingstown, RI

Comparing North Kingstown 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 Population95
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men88
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Affordability of Rents64
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime94

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