Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
North Kingstown, RI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,127
Population
25,768
Renter Mix
25% Rent
North Kingstown is all wrapped in New England charm
Coastal
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Nature
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Boating
North Kingstown resides in the Providence metro area within Washington County. Gilbert Stuart, the artist who painted George Washington’s portrait on the one dollar bill, was born here back in 1825 – his home is now a museum.
Living in North Kingstown puts you right on the coast, surrounded by endless conservations and lush gardens that only enhance its natural beauty. Wickford Village is a historic downtown district on the water. As you stroll its brick sidewalks, you’ll see trendy eateries, one-of-a-kind shops, large 18th century estates, and sailboats in the harbor.
For those who commute to work, many major freeways run through this city. Wickford Junction is also a convenient way to travel. When it comes to produce, residents look forward to the market at Casey Farms, the oldest operating farm in New England. College students may want to consider North Kingstown for their apartment, since The University of Rhode Island campus is just minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$104,015
Average: $129,575
Education
10,311
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,151
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Kingstown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Kingstown, RI is $2,129 for one bedroom, $2,807 for two bedrooms, and $2,773 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Kingstown has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,129/month
621 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Kingstown, RI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Fishing Cove Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
381 Students
Public
Grades K-5
266 Students
Public
Grades K-5
388 Students
Public
Grades K-5
268 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
495 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
346 Students
North Kingstown Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,321 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John H. Chafee Nature Preserve - Rome Point
- Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge
- Yawgoo Valley
- Goddard Memorial State Park
- Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.