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Hampden Meadows

Hampden Meadows

Suburban Neighborhood in Barrington, Rhode Island

Bristol County 02806

$808,712 Average Value
$356 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale
A house with a dock overlooking the 100 Acre Cove in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood is a boater's dream.
A house with a dock overlooking the 100 Acre Cove in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood is a boater's dream.

Riverfront suburbs on the Massachusetts border

Surrounded by scenic vistas along the Barrington and Palmer rivers and boasting excellent public schools, Hampden Meadows is a sought-after Barrington suburb. “The school system is one of the best in Rhode Island,” says Ted Friedman, a resident of Barrington and associate broker at the Friedman Group with 22 years of experience in Hampden Meadows. “People move for the schools and the waterfront community, and they’re close to the beach and town center in Barrington.” About 11 miles from downtown Providence, Hampden Meadows is connected to urban amenities without losing the peaceful, wooded ambiance stretching from the riverfront to the Massachusetts border.

Hiding behind tall trees, homes in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood give a great first impression.
Hiding behind tall trees, homes in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood give a great first impression.

Suburban homes on wooded lots and the waterfront

Residents live in a mix of single-family homes on quiet, tree-shaded streets, many of which showcase coastal and colonial architectural features like wood shingle siding and symmetrical rows of crisply painted shutters. “We’re not a cookie cutter community, so there’s some historic homes built pre-1900, but a majority were built in the 1940s and later,” Friedman says. Classic single-family formats like Cape Cods, bi-levels and two-story Colonial Revivals with attached garages on quarter-acre lots sell for $350,000 to $800,000. Larger custom builds, homes with private backyard waterfront access and those on larger lots sell for $660,000 to $1.4 million.

The Hampden Meadows School offers superlative education for grades 4, 5 and 6 in Barrington and is in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood.
The Hampden Meadows School offers superlative education for grades 4, 5 and 6 in Barrington and is in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood.

Highly rated Barrington public schools

Students attend kindergarten through third grade at Sowams Elementary School which earns an A from Niche, fourth through fifth grade at Hampden Meadows School which earns an A, sixth through eighth grade at Barrington Middle School which earns an A, and ninth through 12th grade at Barrington High School which earns an A-plus. The Barrington Public School District is No. 1 in Rhode Island according to Niche, producing high test scores and student achievement in extracurriculars from state championship winning cross country teams to national middle school mural competitions.

The Middle Eastern charm of Prince Ali's Kebab in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood is both exotic and welcoming.
The Middle Eastern charm of Prince Ali's Kebab in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood is both exotic and welcoming.

Shopping and dining across the river and state lines

For shopping and dining beyond Prince Ali’s Kebab, a small Middle Eastern eatery, and Bluewater Bar + Grill, known for a seasonal seafood dinner menu and views of the neighboring boat yard, residents travel outside of Hampden Meadows. Across the river, locals frequent the cafes, boutique shops and sit-down eateries in downtown Barrington’s shopping plazas, as well as the Shaw’s and CVS for essentials and groceries. More extensive retail and big box destinations like Target and The Home Depot line Route 6 about 5 miles away in Massachusetts. A synagogue is the sole house of worship within Hampden Meadows, but several churches provide further services across the river in Barrington.

The East Bay Bike Path runs through the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood, and is family fun and exercise.
The East Bay Bike Path runs through the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood, and is family fun and exercise.

Hiking, biking and boating around Barrington

Several trails and waterways provide options for recreation throughout Hampden Meadows. “We’re a very fitness-oriented town,” Friedman says. “The bike path runs 14.5 miles from Bristol to Providence, and we’re right smack-dab in the middle of it.” The East Bay Bike Path spans the Barrington and Palmer rivers a stone's throw away from the Barrington Yacht Club and Striper Marina, where motorboats and sailboats set sail toward the upper Narragansett Bay. Kayakers and paddle boarders explore salt marsh islands and the banks of the Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge in One Hundred Acre Cove, a vital ecosystem for several bird species and the diamondback terrapin. At the center of Hampden Meadows, forested walking paths run through New Meadow Neck from Linden Road to the tennis courts on Kent Street.

A walking trail through the conservation land off Kent Street in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood  is sometimes called the Backwoods Playground.
A walking trail through the conservation land off Kent Street in the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood is sometimes called the Backwoods Playground.

Competing in the Tough Tiger run

Many Hampden Meadows events are centered around supporting local schools, like the annual Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger, a fundraiser adventure run put on by the PTO. Kids and family teams run through neighborhood streets and forested trails, climbing over obstacles and crawling through mud pits before celebrating with live entertainment and food trucks at the finish line in the school’s parking lot.

Commuting from Hampden Meadows to Providence is just a short 25 minute ride down I-195.
Commuting from Hampden Meadows to Providence is just a short 25 minute ride down I-195.

Downtown Providence and I-95 commutes

Commuters either drive across the bridge to highways through Barrington or cut through Massachusetts, eventually merging onto Interstate 195 for an 11-mile drive into downtown Providence. Residents working in the Boston area may loop around Providence for a 60-mile drive up I-95 to the larger metropolitan area. Hampden Meadows has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.

The Barrington Veterans Memorial Bridge connects  the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood to Route 114.
The Barrington Veterans Memorial Bridge connects the Hampden Meadows Neighborhood to Route 114.

Riverside flood zones

With many streets terminating at the Barrington or Palmer rivers, Hampden Meadows is bordered by higher risk flood zones. “People wanting to live by the water know what they’re getting into,” Friedman says. “If you’re in a flood zone, you get flood insurance.”

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

29 min drive

Bus

County After Sowams

Bus

County Before New Meadow

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hampden Meadows US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

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Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$800,000
Median Single Family Price
$818,100
Median Townhouse Price
$1,950,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$356
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$798,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,672
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,057
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,430
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12:30 - 2pm

    62 Linden Rd, Barrington, RI 02806

    $679,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,663 Sq Ft
    • 62 Linden Rd
    • New 3 days ago

    Nestled just steps from the Barrington River, this home offers the perfect blend of serenity & coastal living. This isn't your typical raised ranch but more a large contemporary colonial feel at nearly 2700 sqft of living space set on a manicured quarter acre fenced lot. The main level features 3 full bedrooms. In addition to the main level bedrooms, the lower level offers a home office space,

    Peter Capizzo Luxe Residential

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12:30 - 2pm

    17 Meadowbrook Dr, Barrington, RI 02806

    $1,075,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,056 Sq Ft
    • 17 Meadowbrook Dr

    Wow! Who says you can't have it all, in the most desirable established neighborhood of Barrington, never stepped foot into this welcoming center entry colonial offering everything your heart could want! Versatile floorplan, renovated kitchen & baths. Entertainer kitchen with granite, ss appliances, Thermador gas range, & pantry. Hardwood floors are throughout, and the front-to-back living room

    Robin Simon HomeSmart First Class Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Average Home Value




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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,838
Median Age
44
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$141,935
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,004

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
71.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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