North Kingstown is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Rhode Island. With a population of 27,938 people and seven associated neighborhoods, North Kingstown is the 13th largest community in Rhode Island. Housing costs in North Kingstown are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Rhode Island.Unlike some towns, North Kingstown isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in North Kingstown are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, North Kingstown is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in North Kingstown who work in management occupations (13.17%), office and administrative support (10.32%), and sales jobs (10.26%). Also of interest is that North Kingstown has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in North Kingstown telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.77% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. North Kingstown is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, North Kingstown’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about North Kingstown is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. If knowledge is power, North Kingstown is a pretty powerful place. 52.20% of the adults in North Kingstown have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in North Kingstown in 2022 was $61,280, which is wealthy relative to Rhode Island and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $245,120 for a family of four. The people who call North Kingstown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of North Kingstown residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in North Kingstown include Irish, Italian, English, German, and French. The most common language spoken in North Kingstown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Greek.
