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Jamestown, Rhode Island

town · Newport County

At a glance

5,534
Population
$842,400
Median home value (all homes)
178% above U.S. median
$1,205,752
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,629/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$140,625
Median household income
79% above U.S. median
26.2 min
Average commute
97.2%
Homes with broadband
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 154 — 54% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing195% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities28% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost4% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates98.7%
College graduates69.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Jamestown Chamber of Commerce
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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