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Enjoy coastal amenities and quality school
North Kingstown is a calm coastal New England township, full of insulated amenities for its residents. Settled in Narragansett Bay, the area's appeal for homebuyers is in its waters. Donna Conway, a 16-year real estate agent at Mott & Chace Sotheby's International Realty, says, "People come to North Kingstown to enjoy the coastal amenities and quality school system." The town features a significant fishing industry and opportunities for recreational boating and beach leisure. The narrow roads have a balanced mix of grid-patterned avenues and occasional cul-de-sacs.
Shoreside residences on Narragansett Bay
The town is populated with classic New England Cape Cods, split-level colonials and oversized ranches. Prices range from $359,000 to $1.3 million. For the low end of the price range, homebuyers can find two-bedrooms sitting on an acre, and for the higher end, there are three-bedroom villas overlooking the brackish waters of Narragansett Bay, close enough to feel the sea breeze from the porch.
Split level colonials are among the more popular style of homes in the North Kingstown region.
Waterfront homes in North Kingstown can be found for a variety of prices, like this $1M Cap Cod.
Cape Cod style homes are among the most abundant in North Kingstown.
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A-rated schools with small class sizes
The North Kingstown School Department serves kids in North Kingstown. Highly rated options within the town include Fishing Cove Elementary, Wickford Middle School, and North Kingstown High School; all three boast an A-rating from Niche. North Kingstown High also has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 and a Career and Technical Education program in four disciplines, IT, engineering and robotics, business and finance, and music education, to prepare students for life after graduation.
Fishing Cove Elementary School in North Kingstown and has 350 students with a ratio of 13 to 1.
Wickford Middle School in North Kingstown has 341 students in grades 6-8 with a ratio of 12:1.
North Kingstown High School is among the top 5 schools in the state and has superlative teachers
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Swimming and sunbathing at North Kingstown Town Beach
Residents can choose swimming, sunbathing, fishing, or volleyball in the fine, golden sand of North Kingstown Town Beach, open year-round. Further inland, there are neighborhood green spaces like Updike Park, with gardens and benches, or 272-acre Ryan Park, with multiple walking trails, basketball courts, softball fields and the vibrant Belleville Pond at its center.
Share a quiet moment with a loved one or have a picnic at North Kingstown Town Beach
Start your morning or end your day at Wickford Village's dog friendly beach in North Kingstown.
Walk your dog through Updike Park, a quaint area that features a veteran's memorial.
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A historic district with local boutiques
For shopping, there's Wickford Village, a historic district with local boutiques on Main Street. The village has been around since the 1700s and was a port town for trade and commerce in New England. Now, residents can browse antique and clothing stores like Green Ink and Binnsy Boutique while passing restored Colonial settlements that have stood for hundreds of years. Grocery chain Stop & Shop has a location 5 miles west of North Kingstown as well. Gardner's Wharf Seafood serves fresh catches from the Bay as well as fish and chips, clam cakes and chowder. There's also Wickford on the Water, an upscale eatery offering short-rib shepherd's pie, blackened cod and sunset views of Wickford Cove.
Stop in for coffee at the Alma Juice Bar and Market in Wickford Village in North Kingstown.
Start your day with breakfast at Mae's Place in North Kingstown.
Enjoy New England Clam Chowder or clam cakes at Gardner's Wharf Seafood in North Kingstown.
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Walk into downtown Wickford Village over the Hussey Bridge in North Kingstown.
Connected to I-95 and the Boston metro
Though a car might be needed for groceries, Conway adds, "North Kingstown is walkable, especially since places like Wickford Village are within the town for shopping. There's a bike path that people use here quite often." There's also the Wickford Junction "T" station, the last stop on the Providence-Stoughton train line, which connects residents to the Boston metro area in under two hours. U.S. Route 1 runs through the town and feeds into the bustling Interstate 95, which can take you to Providence in 25 miles. North Kingstown's variety makes it appealing to anyone fond of coastal lifestyles.
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Parks in this Area
John H Chafee National Wildlife
Feurer Park
Ryan Park
Fueurer Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Rome Point
Updike Park
Charles M. Eldridge Playground
North Kingstown Town Beach
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
36 min drive
Bus
Boston Neck After Miner
Bus
Boston Neck Before Miner
Bus
Boston Neck After Ferry
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Saunderstown
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saunderstown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saunderstown, North Kingstown sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Saunderstown, North Kingstown over the last 12 months is $375,000.
Nestled in the heart of sought-after Saunderstown Village, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the timeless character of an original beach cottage blended with thoughtful modern updates. Set back on a beautifully landscaped half-acre interior lot, the property enjoys rare privacy surrounded by hand-crafted stone walls, lush green lawn, and blueberry bushes laden with fruit! Just one
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
272
Median Age
53
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,687
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$161,265
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
73.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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