Living in South Kingstown
South Kingstown is a large place in Rhode Island, United States, home to 30,826 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 1%, #37 of 10,762), retired couples (top 1%, #45 of 9,474), people who want to live by the sea (top 1%, #31 of 6,413).
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- The North Atlantic Ocean is 7 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 10 min and sets around 22:20; in late June it sets around 2:23.
How South Kingstown ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #821 of 11,898 | #4 of 48 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #4,362 of 9,771 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,899 of 8,006 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,265 of 6,237 | #9 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #45 of 9,474 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #111 of 9,474 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 77 | #37 of 10,762 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #519 of 7,271 | #5 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #2,994 of 8,006 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,707 of 12,111 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 66 | #2,277 of 7,271 | #18 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #947 of 9,474 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #136 of 18,063 | #1 of 52 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #839 of 16,523 | #8 of 49 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #6,360 of 18,063 | #3 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #941 of 16,523 | #5 of 49 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #3,433 of 21,167 | #22 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #115 of 12,111 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #31 of 6,413 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #3,787 of 12,111 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wakefield-Peacedale 2 km
- Kingston (Rhode Island) 4 km
- Narragansett 6 km
- Charlestown (Rhode Island) 12 km
- North Kingstown 12 km
- Jamestown (Rhode Island) 14 km
- Exeter (Rhode Island) 15 km
- Newport (Rhode Island) 18 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.