Why Live in Davisville
Davisville, a quiet suburb in North Kingstown, is gaining attention for its amenities and affordability compared to nearby East Greenwich. Conveniently located near Route 1, the neighborhood features a mix of housing styles, including 1950s ranch-style homes and new single-family homes from the early 2020s. Homes typically sit on quarter-or-half-acre lots with fenced-in yards. The Kingstown Mobile Home Park offers more affordable options with one-and-two-bedroom manufactured homes. McGinn Park, a 37-acre outdoor space, is a local highlight, featuring baseball fields, tennis courts, a soccer field, an inline skate park, and basketball courts with lights for evening play. The nearby Wide World of Indoor Sports provides opportunities for youth and adult leagues, while the North Kingstown Golf Course, just 3 miles away, caters to golf enthusiasts. Residents also enjoy access to Compass Rose Beach, 4 miles away.
Children attend highly rated schools in the North Kingstown School District, including Stony Lane Elementary School, Davisville Middle School, and North Kingstown Senior High School. Private school options include Rocky Hill Country Day School. The neighborhood is close to The Shops at Quonset Point, which includes Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, HomeGoods, and Kohl’s. The Seabee Museum and Memorial Park honors the area’s history, and the Quonset Business Park employs over 13,000 people. Davisville’s proximity to Post Road allows easy access to nearby restaurants, including those in Wickford Village known for seafood and waterfront dining. For take-out, Roy Boy’s Clam Shack and Master Homemade Donuts are local favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Davisville a good place to live?
Davisville is a good place to live. Davisville is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Davisville is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Davisville has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.1 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $94,651 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 37.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Davisville are home owners, with 40.4% of residents renting and 59.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Davisville can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Davisville neighborhood guide.
Is Davisville, RI a safe neighborhood?
Davisville, RI is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Davisville?
The median home price in Davisville is $419,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $83,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,170 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $93K a year to afford the median home price in Davisville. The average household income in Davisville is $95K.
What are the best public schools in Davisville?
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Home Trends in Davisville, RI
On average, homes in Davisville, North Kingstown sell after 110 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Davisville, North Kingstown over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$285
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$419,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
46%