Narragansett is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Rhode Island. With a population of 14,409 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.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 15.82% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.

Because there are quite a few people attending college in Narragansett, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Narragansett provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.

Another notable thing is that Narragansett is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially 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.