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Narragansett, RI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Narragansett.

Population: 34,893 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Narragansett, RI is $812,578 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $757,000 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,643/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$812,578

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$812,578
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+41.1%
10-year appreciation
+117.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$812,578
House Price Index (state)
428.0 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$757,000
Median list price
$1.00M
Median price per sqft
$428
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
173
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
75

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,643/mo
1-year rent change
+8.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,509/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,498/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,882/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$21.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
South Kingstown, Narragansett
Schools include
Broad Rock Middle School, Matunuck School, Peace Dale School, South Kingstown High, Curtis Corner Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Rose Hill Regional Landfill (3.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.7°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.7°F
Annual precipitation
53.2 in
Annual snowfall
35.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,750
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,148
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,823

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Richmond Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport State Airport (NPT) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INC, SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL, NEWPORT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-46 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,079
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,172
Average weekly wage
$1,122
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NarragansettState medianUS median
Median home value$812,578$517,445$289,727
Median sale price$757,000$551,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$2,643/mo$2,126/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,079$4,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Narragansett, RI?
$812,578.
What is the median sale price in Narragansett, RI?
$757,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Narragansett, RI?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Narragansett, RI?
Typical rent: $2,643/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Narragansett, RI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Narragansett, RI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Narragansett, RI?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Narragansett, RI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Narragansett, RI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rose Hill Regional Landfill, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Narragansett, RI?
9 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Narragansett, RI walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Narragansett, RI?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Narragansett, RI?
Regional Price Parity: 99.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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