Narragansett is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Rhode Island. With a population of 14,504 people and three associated neighborhoods, Narragansett is the 25th largest community in Rhode Island. Narragansett home prices are not only among the most expensive in Rhode Island, but Narragansett real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Narragansett is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 87.18% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Narragansett is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Narragansett who work in sales jobs (14.39%), office and administrative support (11.86%), and teaching (11.33%). Also of interest is that Narragansett 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 Narragansett telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.82% 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.Because there are quite a few people attending college in Narragansett, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Narragansett provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities. Another notable thing is that Narragansett is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Narragansett’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Narragansett is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Narragansett. 58.72% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Narragansett in 2022 was $45,843, which is middle income relative to Rhode Island, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $183,372 for a family of four. However, Narragansett contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Narragansett home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Narragansett residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Narragansett include Irish, Italian, English, French, and German. The most common language spoken in Narragansett is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Spanish.
