How long is the commute from Narragansett, RI?
Workers who live in Narragansett, RI take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
21.4% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Narragansett get to work
| Means of transportation | Narragansett | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±4.9 points) | 75.5% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±2.8 points) | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.4% (±5.0 points) | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Narragansett, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Narragansett, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Narragansett ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 9 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Narragansett
| Vehicles available | Narragansett | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±1.6 points) | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±4.9 points) | 28.1% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±5.7 points) | 42.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.2% (±5.6 points) | 25.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Narragansett, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (4.4%).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Narragansett
| Narragansett | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.4% (±5.0 points) | 15.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±1.7 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±2.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Narragansett, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (94.4%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Narragansett
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett | — | 28.2 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| South Kingstown | 3.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 3.4 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 5.5 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Charlestown (community) | 7.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina | 9.7 mi | 54.5 minutes (±19.4) | Higher |
| Newport | 10 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Charlestown | 10 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 10 mi | 26.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kingston, RI (18.4 minutes), Newport, RI (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carolina, RI (54.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | 34.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 2 | Narragansett | 28.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Charlestown | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Hopkinton | 25.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | North Kingstown | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 6 | South Kingstown | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Westerly | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Exeter | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Narragansett include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Narragansett Pier.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Narragansett
How long is the average commute in Narragansett?
Workers who live in Narragansett, RI take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Narragansett without a car?
3.3% of households in Narragansett have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Narragansett?
21.4% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Narragansett worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narragansett town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narragansett town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narragansett town, Washington County, Rhode Island
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Narragansett town, Washington County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:48340, in state:44 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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