At a Glance
Median Income
$135,625
$124,276 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $4,375,093
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
7.6% smoking rate
How Wainscott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wainscott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wainscott a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wainscott residents earn a median household income of $135,625 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $124,276. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wainscott is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $4,375,093. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
55.5% of adults in Wainscott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wainscott has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population587
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$135,625
Per Capita$124,276
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$4,375,093
Housing Units928
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation49 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute14 min
Broadband59.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Wainscott was built in 1991.
28.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.