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Moving to North Kingstown, RI
$897,450Median listing price
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About North Kingstown
North Kingstown is a waterfront town in Washington County on the western shore of Narragansett Bay, opposite Jamestown and Newport. Housing blends historic colonials in the waterfront village of Wickford with suburban neighborhoods in Saunderstown and around the Quonset/Davisville area, plus newer development along the Route 1 corridor.



Home prices in North Kingstown
The median listing price in North Kingstown is $897,450.
Top places in North Kingstown
- Wickford Village — historic waterfront village founded in 1709, with independent shops, galleries, and restaurants along Wickford Harbor.
- Casey Farm — working farm since 1702 with seasonal farmers' markets, along the West Bay shore.
- Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum — homestead and gristmill of the portraitist famous for the George Washington portrait.
- Smith's Castle — 1678 colonial house museum on the waterfront.
- Biomes Marine Biology Center — interactive marine education center in Wickford Village.
- Seabee Museum and Memorial Park — history of the Navy's construction battalions at Quonset Point.
- Calf Pasture Point Beach — town beach on Narragansett Bay.
- Quonset bike paths — miles of paved paths around the business park and waterfront.
Commuting from North Kingstown
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~22–26 minutes via Route 4/I-95 (per Beacon Journal, read September 25, 2026).
- Wickford Junction in North Kingstown is the southern terminus of the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line (Boston-bound), with a park-and-ride for the broader metro.
Schools in North Kingstown
Public schools: North Kingstown School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
North Kingstown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Kingstown, RI?
The median listing price in North Kingstown is $897,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from North Kingstown, RI?
Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~22–26 minutes via Route 4/I-95 (per Beacon Journal, read September 25, 2026). - Which school district serves North Kingstown, RI?
North Kingstown is served by North Kingstown School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.