Rhode Island · Metropolitan Area
Misquamicut is a small town in Rhode Island with a population of 355. Residents earn $105,250 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Misquamicut receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Misquamicut stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Misquamicut is $105,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Misquamicut among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Misquamicut is $790,900, making it a premium housing market at 181% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Misquamicut is a highly educated community — 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Misquamicut experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,250 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $126,186 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,206 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $107,904 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,814 |
| County GDP | $9,768M |
| Restaurants | 466 |
| Healthcare | 350 |
| Retail | 493 |
| Manufacturing | 133 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,752 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
| Commute Time | 41.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $790,900 |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,950,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,950,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,175 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $1,325 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,394 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,727 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,099 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,449 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,752 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 83.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,474/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 350 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.8 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3201°N, 71.8271°W |
| County FIPS | 44009 |
Winner: Democrat by 15 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.33 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 350 |
| Restaurants | 466 |
| Retail Stores | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 41.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |