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South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Introduction to South Kingstown, Rhode Island

South Kingstown, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 18 miles S of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 67 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is located in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. South Kingstown has a population of 27,921.

South Kingstown History

South Kingstown was established in 1657. The town was incorporated in 1723. During King Phillip's War of 1675, South Kingstown was the site of the Great Swamp Fight. The town also has a number of National Historic Places such as Dewey Cottage, Kingston Village Historic District, Washington County Court House, and Silas Mumford Site.

South Kingstown and nearby Attractions

  • Tri-Pond Park
  • Museum of Primitive Art and Culture
  • Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
  • Watson House
  • Commodore Oliver Perry Farm
  • Roger W. Wheeler State Beach

Things To Do In South Kingstown

While staying in South Kingstown, you can spend your leisure time at Roy Carpenters Beach, Willow Dell Beach, Browning Beach, East Matunuck State Beach, and South Kingstown Town Beach. You can also visit the Great Swamp Wildlife Reservation, Peace Dale Historic District, Truston Pond National Wildlife Refuge, and Kingston Village Historic District. The Wakefield Mall Shopping Center, Colonial Shopping Center, Belmont Shoppers Park Shopping Center, and Dale Carlia Shopping Center offer wonderful shopping experiences.

South Kingstown Transportation

Flights are available from Theodore Francis Green State Airport.

South Kingstown Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided at the University of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University, Community College of Rhode Island, and several other colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySouth Kingstown Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySouth Kingstown Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%South Kingstown Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%South Kingstown College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%South Kingstown Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of South Kingstown, RI

Comparing South 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population41
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime109

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