How long is the commute from North Kingstown, RI?
Workers who live in North Kingstown, RI take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
16.7% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in North Kingstown get to work
| Means of transportation | North Kingstown | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±3.7 points) | 75.5% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.7% (±2.7 points) | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In North Kingstown, 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 North Kingstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, North Kingstown ranks 5 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 20 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Kingstown
| Vehicles available | North Kingstown | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.6 points) | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% (±3.1 points) | 28.1% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.1% (±3.5 points) | 42.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±3.8 points) | 25.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In North Kingstown, 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 North Kingstown
| North Kingstown | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.7% (±2.7 points) | 15.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In North Kingstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North Kingstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown | — | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| East Greenwich | 5.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 5.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Melville | 7.7 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Kingston | 7.8 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| West Warwick | 8.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth | 8.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 9.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 9.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Melville, RI (14.4 minutes), Kingston, RI (18.4 minutes), Portsmouth, RI (23.0 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) |
| 9 | New Shoreham | 7.8 minutes (±1.8) |
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 North Kingstown
How long is the average commute in North Kingstown?
Workers who live in North Kingstown, RI take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Kingstown without a car?
4.1% of households in North Kingstown have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Kingstown?
16.7% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in North Kingstown worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Kingstown town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Kingstown town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Kingstown 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 North Kingstown town, Washington County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:51580, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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