Hampden Meadows
Suburban Neighborhood in Barrington, Rhode Island
Bristol County 02806
Suburban homes on wooded lots and the waterfront
Residents live in a mix of single-family homes on quiet, tree-shaded streets, many of which showcase coastal and colonial architectural features like wood shingle siding and symmetrical rows of crisply painted shutters. “We’re not a cookie cutter community, so there’s some historic homes built pre-1900, but a majority were built in the 1940s and later,” Friedman says. Classic single-family formats like Cape Cods, bi-levels and two-story Colonial Revivals with attached garages on quarter-acre lots sell for $350,000 to $800,000. Larger custom builds, homes with private backyard waterfront access and those on larger lots sell for $660,000 to $1.4 million.
Highly rated Barrington public schools
Students attend kindergarten through third grade at Sowams Elementary School which earns an A from Niche, fourth through fifth grade at Hampden Meadows School which earns an A, sixth through eighth grade at Barrington Middle School which earns an A, and ninth through 12th grade at Barrington High School which earns an A-plus. The Barrington Public School District is No. 1 in Rhode Island according to Niche, producing high test scores and student achievement in extracurriculars from state championship winning cross country teams to national middle school mural competitions.
Shopping and dining across the river and state lines
For shopping and dining beyond Prince Ali’s Kebab, a small Middle Eastern eatery, and Bluewater Bar + Grill, known for a seasonal seafood dinner menu and views of the neighboring boat yard, residents travel outside of Hampden Meadows. Across the river, locals frequent the cafes, boutique shops and sit-down eateries in downtown Barrington’s shopping plazas, as well as the Shaw’s and CVS for essentials and groceries. More extensive retail and big box destinations like Target and The Home Depot line Route 6 about 5 miles away in Massachusetts. A synagogue is the sole house of worship within Hampden Meadows, but several churches provide further services across the river in Barrington.
Hiking, biking and boating around Barrington
Several trails and waterways provide options for recreation throughout Hampden Meadows. “We’re a very fitness-oriented town,” Friedman says. “The bike path runs 14.5 miles from Bristol to Providence, and we’re right smack-dab in the middle of it.” The East Bay Bike Path spans the Barrington and Palmer rivers a stone's throw away from the Barrington Yacht Club and Striper Marina, where motorboats and sailboats set sail toward the upper Narragansett Bay. Kayakers and paddle boarders explore salt marsh islands and the banks of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge in One Hundred Acre Cove, a vital ecosystem for several bird species and the diamondback terrapin. At the center of Hampden Meadows, forested walking paths run through New Meadow Neck from Linden Road to the tennis courts on Kent Street.
Competing in the Tough Tiger run
Many Hampden Meadows events are centered around supporting local schools, like the annual Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger, a fundraiser adventure run put on by the PTO. Kids and family teams run through neighborhood streets and forested trails, climbing over obstacles and crawling through mud pits before celebrating with live entertainment and food trucks at the finish line in the school’s parking lot.
Downtown Providence and I-95 commutes
Commuters either drive across the bridge to highways through Barrington or cut through Massachusetts, eventually merging onto Interstate 195 for an 11-mile drive into downtown Providence. Residents working in the Boston area may loop around Providence for a 60-mile drive up I-95 to the larger metropolitan area. Hampden Meadows has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.
Riverside flood zones
With many streets terminating at the Barrington or Palmer rivers, Hampden Meadows is bordered by higher risk flood zones. “People wanting to live by the water know what they’re getting into,” Friedman says. “If you’re in a flood zone, you get flood insurance.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vincent Ding
Vincent Ding
Longvin Realty Inc
(401) 681-8388
84 Total Sales
1 in Hampden Meadows
$520,000 Price
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
328 Total Sales
1 in Hampden Meadows
$670,000 Price
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
410 Total Sales
2 in Hampden Meadows
$450K - $749K Price Range
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Louis Barrows
LB
Louis Barrows
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Leading Edge
(401) 208-2129
263 Total Sales
2 in Hampden Meadows
$1.3M - $1.5M Price Range
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Tyler Cote
Tyler Cote
Responds QuicklyCote Partners Realty LLC
(781) 386-4805
225 Total Sales
1 in Hampden Meadows
$955,000 Price
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Ted Bourque
TB
Ted Bourque
Responds QuicklyResidential Properties Ltd.
(401) 593-1678
50 Total Sales
1 in Hampden Meadows
$825,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 4th to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Warren Recreation Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary
Jamiel Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Kent Street Park
- Tennis
- Pickleball
Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
- Trails
- Beach
- Kayak/Canoe
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hampden Meadows | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hampden Meadows Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hampden Meadows, Barrington sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Hampden Meadows, Barrington over the last 12 months is $792,500, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$799,000
Median Sale Price
$792,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$819,050
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,950,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$359
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,673
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,058
Above the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,387
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Thursday, May 84 - 5:30pm
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Saturday, May 1011:30am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,838
Median Age
44
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,935
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,004
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
71.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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