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North Kingstown, RI
North Kingstown · South County · RI 02852
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$419K
Median Price
11/100
Walk Score
6.6/10
Schools
45 min
to Providence
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
CSchools
66/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
11/100
WYLT Score61/100
Our Take
North Kingstown is a quiet, family‑friendly suburb with decent incomes and a solid school system, but it’s car‑dependent, offers very little public transit or walkable amenities, and has higher housing costs relative to income. If you’re okay with driving and value a quiet suburban feel, it could work, but you’ll need to budget for transportation and potential industrial noise.
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The Good
- ✓Strong public schools with high ratings
- ✓Median income above state average
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Quiet, family‑friendly environment
Real Talk
- !Walkability score of 11 means almost all errands need a car
- !Limited public transit and no bike infrastructure
- !Housing cost to income ratio (~4) is on the high side
- !Potential industrial development could affect air quality and noise
- $High property taxes and insurance
- $Car maintenance and fuel expenses
- $Limited dining options may increase food costs
- $Utility costs can be higher due to suburban heating needs
Best For
Suburban familiesRetirees looking for quietRemote workers with car accessProfessionals earning above state medianPeople who prefer a low‑risk flood area
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
North Kingstown, RI
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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