The Pier
Walkable, close to the seawall, the beach, and restaurants.
Area guide
Living in Narragansett
Rhode Island’s Beach TownWelcome to
Narragansett
Narragansett is a true beach town, with wide sand, surf, and the Block Island ferry. It is vibrant in summer and much quieter in winter, and that swing is part of the deal.
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Neighborhoods
Where to look in Narragansett
Bonnet Shores
A beach community with private beach clubs at the north end of town.
Point Judith
Quieter roads near the lighthouse and salt ponds.
Galilee
The working fishing port and ferry landing.
If the ocean is the point, Narragansett belongs on your list. The town beach, the seawall and The Towers are the postcard, and there are quiet neighborhoods behind them. Summer brings crowds and rentals. Winter brings the town back to the locals.
Things to Do
Narragansett Town Beach and Scarborough State Beach are the summer staples. Take the ferry from Galilee to Block Island, visit Point Judith Light, get seafood right off the boats, or ride the South County bike path.
Getting Around
Routes 1 and 108 are the main roads. Providence is usually about 45 minutes away and T.F. Green Airport about 30. The Kingston Amtrak station and the University of Rhode Island are next door in South Kingstown.
Real Estate in Narragansett
Beach cottages, capes and newer coastal homes all sit in this market. The 2025 single-family median was $932,500. Many buyers want rental income, so we look at local rental rules and flood insurance right away.
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FAQ
Questions about Narragansett
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Ask Jess01What do homes cost in Narragansett?
The 2025 year-end median for single-family homes was $932,500 (RI Statewide MLS). Beach cottages, capes and newer coastal homes all sit in this market.
02Can I rent out a home in Narragansett?
Many buyers here want rental income, so we look at local rental rules and flood insurance right away, before you commit to a house because of what it might earn.
03What is Narragansett like in the winter?
Much quieter. Summer brings crowds and rentals, and winter brings the town back to the locals. That swing is part of the deal, so visit in both seasons if you can.
04Which Narragansett neighborhoods should I look at?
The Pier is walkable and close to the seawall and the beach. Bonnet Shores is a beach community with private beach clubs. Point Judith has quieter roads near the lighthouse and salt ponds, and Galilee is the working fishing port and ferry landing.
05How far is Narragansett from Providence?
Providence is usually about 45 minutes away and T.F. Green Airport about 30. Routes 1 and 108 are the main roads, and the Kingston Amtrak station is next door in South Kingstown.
Local advice
Before you buy or sell
