At a Glance
Median Income
$79,683
$56,850 per capita
Home Value
$771,800
Zillow: $903,896
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
48.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
11.7% smoking rate
How Narragansett Pier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Narragansett Pier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Narragansett Pier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Narragansett Pier residents earn a median household income of $79,683 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,850. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Narragansett Pier is $771,800 , 174% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $903,896. Median rent is $1,721/month, with 48.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
57.5% of adults in Narragansett Pier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Narragansett Pier has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population3,080
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,683
Per Capita$56,850
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
F
Home Value$771,800
Rent$1,721
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$903,896
Housing Units2,235
Rent Burden48.9%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation65 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+31.2%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Narragansett Pier was built in 1969.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.