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Narragansett, RI
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Living in Narragansett



Narragansett is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Rhode Island. With a population of 14,504 people and three associated neighborhoods, Narragansett is the 25th largest community in Rhode Island.

Narragansett home prices are not only among the most expensive in Rhode Island, but Narragansett real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Narragansett has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Narragansett telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.82% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Narragansett is a college town. There are a lot of students in Narragansett attending college, and as a result Narragansett provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared to the needs and activities of students.

Another notable thing is that Narragansett is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Narragansett’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

One of the nice things about Narragansett is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

If knowledge is power, Narragansett is a pretty powerful place. 58.72% of the adults in Narragansett have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Narragansett in 2018 was $45,843, which is middle income relative to Rhode Island, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $183,372 for a family of four. However, Narragansett contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Narragansett home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Narragansett residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Narragansett include Irish, Italian, English, French, and German.

The most common language spoken in Narragansett is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Spanish.


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