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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 15.82% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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.

Narragansett is also a college town, where lots of students live while attending area colleges. Because of the high percentage of people living in Narragansett enrolled in college, Narragansett has a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards 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.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Narragansett. 58.72% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Narragansett in 2022 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.