How many renters in Narragansett, RI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.8% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Narragansett, RI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.8% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 62.3% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Narragansett
| Share of income spent on rent | Narragansett | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±6.2 points) | 13.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±4.5 points) | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±10.0 points) | 11.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.7% (±2.9 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±3.1 points) | 9.3% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 62.3% (±11.5 points) | 42.0% | 37.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Narragansett against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Narragansett | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.8% (±11.9 points) | 51.3% (±5.1 points) | 47.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 62.3% (±11.5 points) | 42.0% (±4.4 points) | 37.8% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 30.7% (±2.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $20,563 (±$12,066) | $48,732 (±$8,280) | $50,251 (±$1,401) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,712 (±$234) | $1,327 (±$86) | $1,342 (±$19) | $1,413 |
In Narragansett, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Washington County (51.3%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (47.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Narragansett ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 4 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Narragansett
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett | — | 65.8% (±11.9 points) | — |
| South Kingstown | 3.3 mi | 52.9% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 3.4 mi | 43.5% (±14.1 points) | Lower |
| Kingston | 5.5 mi | 51.5% (±59.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown (community) | 7.4 mi | 67.9% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina | 9.7 mi | 100.0% (±104.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 10 mi | 54.8% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown | 10 mi | 60.7% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 10 mi | 50.6% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI (43.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter | 91.0% (±20.5 points) |
| 2 | Narragansett | 65.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 3 | Charlestown | 60.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 4 | South Kingstown | 52.9% (±11.0 points) |
| 5 | Hopkinton | 52.3% (±22.5 points) |
| 6 | Westerly | 46.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 7 | North Kingstown | 42.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 8 | New Shoreham | 25.7% (±79.8 points) |
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
Are renters in Narragansett rent-burdened?
65.8% of renting households in Narragansett pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Narragansett spend on rent?
The median renting household in Narragansett, RI spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narragansett town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narragansett town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Narragansett town, Washington County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:48340, in state:44 county:009).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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