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Little Compton, Rhode Island

town · Newport County

At a glance

3,584
Population
$783,400
Median home value (all homes)
158% above U.S. median
$976,256
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$134,750
Median household income
72% above U.S. median
33.7 min
Average commute
97.5%
Homes with broadband
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 149 — 49% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing176% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost24% above
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 college7 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates96.1%
College graduates60%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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