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Is Narragansett Pier a Good Place to Live? Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Narragansett Pier ranks #782 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #135 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on expensive homes ($851,300, #225 of 231) and high rents ($1,649/mo, #198 of 231).
Narragansett Pier by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Narragansett Pier's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Narragansett Pier: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Narragansett Pier safe?
What is the cost of living in Narragansett Pier?
Narragansett Pier's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,649/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $851,300.
| Measure | Narragansett Pier | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 101.8#770 of 1,308 | 102.3 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $851,300#1211 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,649/mo#827 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 10.4x#1288 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 24.1%#911 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Narragansett Pier safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Narragansett Pier alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Narragansett Pier crime rate or rank it on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Narragansett Pier?
The median household in Narragansett Pier earns $82,192, 1% below the US figure of $83,163 and 2% below Rhode Island ($83,504). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Narragansett Pier | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $82,192#574 of 1,312 | $83,504 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 13.6%#772 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Narragansett Pier?
The median resident of Narragansett Pier is 57.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 58.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #143 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Narragansett Pier | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 57.1 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 58.7%#143 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 62.5% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Narragansett Pier's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Narragansett Pier to describe its public schools. 28.9% of adults are obese and 11.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Narragansett Pier | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 28.9%#323 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 11.7%#732 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 13.7%#108 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 4.8%#51 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Narragansett Pier?
The average commute in Narragansett Pier is 26.5 minutes (Rhode Island 26.3); 4.7% of workers take transit and 18.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Narragansett Pier scores 13.4 of 20 (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67.9°F and winters 30.7°F, with 51.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Narragansett Pier | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 26.5 min#892 of 1,312 | 26.3 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 13.2%#1180 of 1,312 | 8.6% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 63.7% | 71.3% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.7% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 18.8% | 11.6% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.4#260 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.4 | 19.3 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 39.1 | 20.7 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 46.2 | 27.2 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 56.4 | 35.7 | 4.5 |
| May | 65.9 | 45.1 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 74.6 | 54.3 | 4 |
| Jul | 80.3 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 59 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 72.7 | 51.7 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 62.4 | 41.1 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 52 | 32.1 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 42.9 | 25 | 5.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kingston 1 W.
| Measure | Narragansett Pier | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 49.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 67.9°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 30.7°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 51.6 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kingston 1 W.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Narragansett Pier?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 83% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 88% of US counties.
| Measure | Narragansett Pier | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 37#190 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 4#645 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.1%#194 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Washington County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Washington County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 0.007% | 78% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0094% | 75% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0023% | 45% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.065% | 29% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0016% | 20% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Narragansett Pier compare with similar-size cities?
Narragansett Pier is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #135 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 3,167.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #782 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data | 26.5 min |
| Caribou, MEPop. 7,382 | #615 | 56.5 | $53,709 | $757/mo | 82 | 14.7 min |
| Elsmere, DEPop. 6,203 | #971 | 50.6 | $67,944 | $1,339/mo | 144 | 24.4 min |
| Lewistown, MTPop. 6,087 | #1094 | 48.0 | $48,750 | $1,007/mo | 639 | 12.7 min |
| Chena Ridge, AKPop. 5,881 | #186 | 64.9 | $133,775 | $1,110/mo | no data | 20.9 min |
| Buffalo, WYPop. 4,572 | #595 | 56.8 | $62,629 | $1,019/mo | 106 | 12.9 min |
| Dakota Dunes, SDPop. 3,936 | #93 | 68.7 | $136,125 | $1,225/mo | no data | 12.1 min |
| Wilder, VTPop. 3,087 | #673 | 55.6 | $75,143 | $1,142/mo | no data | 16.6 min |
| Beulah, NDPop. 3,040 | #399 | 60.1 | $76,848 | $1,075/mo | 131 | 14.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Narragansett Pier compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Narragansett Pier ranks #18 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 53.6 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 2% below the Rhode Island median.
| City | Rank in RI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #1 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 |
| Cumberland Hill, RIPop. 8,648 | #2 | 67.3 | $130,506 | $1,310/mo | no data |
| Warwick, RIPop. 83,175 | #3 | 66.5 | $88,708 | $1,363/mo | 87 |
| Cranston, RIPop. 83,250 | #4 | 64.2 | $90,206 | $1,375/mo | 89 |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #5 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data |
| Tiverton, RIPop. 8,091 | #6 | 64.0 | $99,158 | $1,342/mo | county/metro |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #7 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 |
| Newport, RIPop. 24,874 | #8 | 62.7 | $86,313 | $1,698/mo | 194 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #9 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data |
| Pascoag, RIPop. 4,410 | #10 | 59.7 | $121,369 | $1,319/mo | no data |
| Greenville, RIPop. 8,296 | #11 | 59.3 | $97,234 | $1,264/mo | no data |
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #12 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data |
| Melville, RIPop. 1,631 | #13 | 58.2 | $102,266 | $2,724/mo | no data |
| Valley Falls, RIPop. 12,657 | #14 | 57.9 | $92,901 | $1,362/mo | no data |
| Hope Valley, RIPop. 2,297 | #15 | 57.5 | $101,932 | — | no data |
| Pawtucket, RIPop. 75,893 | #16 | 57.3 | $68,310 | $1,208/mo | 224 |
| Providence, RIPop. 191,767 | #17 | 56.4 | $68,119 | $1,408/mo | 287 |
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #18 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data |
| Woonsocket, RIPop. 43,521 | #19 | 51.2 | $61,059 | $1,161/mo | 371 |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #20 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 |
All 20 Rhode Island cities we track, by overall score. Rhode Island statewide: median income $83,504, violent crime 144.1 per 100,000.
How is Narragansett Pier's score calculated?
Narragansett Pier scores 53.6 out of 100, #782 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Rhode Island's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Narragansett Pier. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
41.0 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Narragansett Pier. Similar-size median 56.5.
67.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Narragansett Pier's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
40.6 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Narragansett Pier. Similar-size median 50.8.
50.9 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Narragansett Pier. Similar-size median 48.3.
54.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Narragansett Pier's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
65.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
76.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Narragansett Pier alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Narragansett Pier.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Narragansett Pier.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Narragansett Pier's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Narragansett Pier has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Narragansett Pier
Is Narragansett Pier, RI a good place to live?
Narragansett Pier ranks #782 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #135 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on expensive homes ($851,300, #225 of 231) and high rents ($1,649/mo, #198 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Narragansett Pier?
Narragansett Pier's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,649/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $851,300.
Is Narragansett Pier safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Narragansett Pier alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Narragansett Pier crime rate or rank it on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Narragansett Pier?
The median household in Narragansett Pier earns $82,192, 1% below the US figure of $83,163 and 2% below Rhode Island ($83,504). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Narragansett Pier?
Median rent in Narragansett Pier is $1,649/mo (Census), #827 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 24.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Narragansett Pier?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Narragansett Pier is $851,300, #1211 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Narragansett Pier?
We have too few school records for Narragansett Pier to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Narragansett Pier?
The average commute is 26.5 minutes, #892 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.3 minutes across Rhode Island. 13.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Narragansett Pier?
Narragansett Pier averages 49.2°F over the year, 67.9°F in summer and 30.7°F in winter, with 51.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Narragansett Pier walkable?
Narragansett Pier scores 13.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Narragansett Pier at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 88% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Narragansett Pier?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 83% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Narragansett Pier?
Narragansett Pier has 3,167 residents. The median resident of Narragansett Pier is 57.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 58.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #143 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Narragansett Pier compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Narragansett Pier ranks #18 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 53.6 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 2% below the Rhode Island median.
What cities are similar in size to Narragansett Pier?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Narragansett Pier's population of 3,167 are Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Elsmere, DE (#971 overall), Lewistown, MT (#1094 overall), Chena Ridge, AK (#186 overall), and Buffalo, WY (#595 overall). Narragansett Pier is #782.