Safest Neighborhoods in Rhode Island

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  Ocean Drive

  When it comes to weekend brunches and special occasion dinners, Ocean Drive residents tend to recommend Castle Hill Inn. The four-star hotel and restaurant looks out onto Jamestown Harbor, the Pell Bridge and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Patio diners watch catamarans cut through the waves, and salty winds threaten to steal napkins from the laps of

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    $2.37M

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    $1.1M - $20.5M

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  Beavertail

  Beavertail in Jamestown offers seclusion with coastal charm. Residents enjoy Mackerel Cove Beach and Beavertail State Park. Highly rated Melrose Avenue School and Lawn Avenue School serve the area. Beavertail, located at the southernmost tip of Jamestown, offers a tranquil and secluded lifestyle with proximity to beaches and state parks. This

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    $1.86M

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    $1.2M - $7.7M

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  Lily-Almy Pond

  In Newport, on the far south end of Aquidneck Island, Lily-Almy Pond looks out over Narragansett Bay. “What’s nice about this neighborhood is that it’s equidistant to town and the beaches on ocean drive. You can walk to everything, but you’re not in the thick of busy downtown. We’re away from the heat of Thames Street, as we like to say,” says

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    $1.81M

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    $1.5M - $3.5M

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  Sachuest

  Near the southern end of Aquidneck Island, Sachuest is one of the more rural areas in Middletown. Realtor Kathleen Connell of Connell Real Property says the small town is known as a quieter version of Newport. “Middletown is more rural, with lots of farmland, whereas Newport has more of a city atmosphere.” With two nature preserves, miles of sandy

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    $1.63M

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    $1.1M - $5.3M

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  Bellevue Avenue and Estates

  During America’s Gilded Age, Newport, Rhode Island was the playground for the country’s elite. The Vanderbilts, Morgans and Astor families all called Bellevue Avenue home, building summer “cottages” — now better known as the Newport Mansions — looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean. Many of these vacation homes are still standing today, maintained by

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    $1.61M

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    $510K - $10.4M

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  Rumstick

  When Allison Dessel first graduated high school at 18, all she could think about was leaving for the big city. "I just wanted to get out and explore. I was ready to move somewhere else forever," she says. Now, at 51, she's found herself back at her hometown — Rumstick, a neighborhood in Barrington. "I definitely took living here for granted. As

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    $1.48M

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    $849K - $3.1M

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  Jamestown Village

  Nestled along Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, Jamestown Village is a quintessential New England beach community. Calm waters ripple against the rocky shoreline, periwinkle hydrangea bushes encircle shingle-façade dwellings and locally owned establishments create small-town character. “Jamestown Village definitely has a secluded island vibe, but

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    $1.40M

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    $737K - $10.8M

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  East Passage Estates

  East Passage Estates is a small residential area on the northern tip of Jamestown. “It’s definitely a coastal town in that everyone’s always out walking, bike riding, sailing, using the marina, and the parks have lighthouses,” says Justin Mandese, a Realtor with Real Broker LLC who has lived in New England since 2002. The quiet neighborhood is a

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    $1.35M

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    $907K - $1.7M

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  Saunderstown

  North Kingstown is a calm coastal New England township, full of insulated amenities for its residents. Settled in Narragansett Bay, the area's appeal for homebuyers is in its waters. Donna Conway, a 16-year real estate agent at Mott & Chace Sotheby's International Realty, says, "People come to North Kingstown to enjoy the coastal amenities and

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    $1.32M

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    $756K - $3M

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  Memorial Boulevard

  South of its namesake, a major east-west thoroughfare through Newport, Rhode Island, Memorial Boulevard is sought after for its city convenience and coastal location. Alexandra Thursby, a Lila Delman Compass Realtor with more than a decade of experience, says the neighborhood’s proximity to Easton’s Beach and the start of the famous Newport Cliff

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    $1.25M

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    $571K - $3.1M

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  Nayatt

  Barrington’s Nayatt neighborhood displays close-knit, small-town vibes on the shores of upper Narragansett Bay. Realtor Tracy LeRoux of Link Real Estate, who has nearly three decades of local experience, says the picturesque coastal town offers “a serene and idyllic lifestyle.” Nayatt’s beachy location and proximity to natural amenities, such as

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    $1.24M

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    $609K - $3.1M

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  West Reach Estates

  On the north end of Jamestown, West Reach Estates overlooks Narragansett Bay. “We had a huge influx of people coming in from Boston and New York, specifically,” says Justin Mandese, a Realtor with Real Broker LLC who has lived in New England since 2002. “Lots of people looking for that getaway home, that remote workspace, or people saying, ‘Hey,

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    $1.17M

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    $427K - $4.2M

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  Blackstone

  Blackstone has a storybook village feel, with its Tudor homes, brick colonials and lush park stretching along the main boulevard. This designated historic neighborhood has pristine front lawns and intimate streetscapes where neighbors can walk to cafes and cocktail bars. People buy olive loaf and Vermont cheddar bread from the local bakery, and at

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    $1.16M

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    $325K - $4.6M

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  Melville

  While Melville is small, only home to about 1,500 people, it's where people like to live big. A creative dining scene, stunning mansions and beautiful scenery sit alongside each other in this coastal town, and well-regarded schools are just another draw. On the same island as Newport, Melville is a short drive from the city's employers. "There is

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    $1.10M

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    $272K - $6.3M

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  Tillinghast

  Tillinghast, a residential neighborhood in East Greenwich, is an established community encompassing Rhode Island’s relaxed charm. “We have great parks, a great community, little league sports going on throughout the year and a lot of community events,” says Rachel Arbige, Recreation Manager of East Greenwich. “Rhode Island is the biggest little

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    $1.10M

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    $501K - $2.3M

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  Cold Spring Beach

  Bordered by the Wickford Shipyard to the west, Cold Spring Beach is a small, primarily residential, section of North Kingstown. While it’s where Cold Spring Lane and Beach Street intersect, it doesn’t often go by that name. “Cold Spring was probably a little village at some point. It might have had like a little general store or a post office or

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    $1.06M

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    $541K - $1M

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  Eustis-Easton's Pond

  In the early 1800s, the Eustis-Easton's Pond area was a large swath of land consisting of pastures, orchards and garden plots. Development from 1830 to 1910 led to a boom in construction, resulting in homes ranging from Cape Cods to grand Victorian mansions. Many homes from that period still stand today on Kay Street, now part of a protected

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    $1.05M

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    $830K - $3.9M

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  Narragansett

  In southeast Washington County, Rhode Island, Narragansett is well-known for its beaches. “It’s an iconic coastal town. People come from all over to get primary and secondary homes,” says Realtor Kelly Schneider of Narragansett-based Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. According to the United States Census Bureau, less than 70% of

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    $1.02M

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    $253K - $5.3M

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  Whitehall

  Whitehall, a neighborhood in Middletown, offers a blend of coastal and inland living with a touch of historical charm. Facing water to the east, the area transitions westward into parks, berry farms, and a variety of dining options. The neighborhood is highly commutable, with Logan Airport in Boston reachable in about an hour. Inland, homes are

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    $1.02M

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    $488K - $4.1M

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  Shippeetown

  Shippeetown shares some characteristics with other areas of East Greenwich, but this neighborhood in central Rhode Island has an identity all its own thanks to a lauded school system, large homes and proximity to area restaurants. Situated in the northwestern part of the region, it has a landscape characterized by winding streets and dense

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    $992K

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    $572K - $2.1M

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  Wayland

  Overlooking the Seekonk River, residents of the Wayland neighborhood love walking to their favorite local shops and restaurants. “It’s one of the most popular neighborhoods on the East Side because of the proximity and walking access to Blackstone Boulevard,” says Jim DeRentis, fourth-generation Providence native and Realtor at Residential

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    $986K

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    $307K - $3M

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  North Quidnessett

  North Quidnessett is a coastal neighborhood on Narragansett Bay that is bordered by the Potowomut River to the north and the Mt. View neighborhood to the south. The area is largely rural with winding roads throughout. North Quidnessett is tree-covered and hilly, with a sandy, windswept shoreline. In the fall months, the neighborhood becomes a

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    $972K

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    $529K - $2.5M

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  Bristol Ferry

  Bristol Ferry was first established in 1658 as a transportation hub, and its ferry service grew in importance every year. By the 1800s, the port was a thriving maritime community. But once Mt. Hope Bridge was completed, the use of the ferry began to slow down. The port has since transformed into a quiet residential neighborhood, as it's best known

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    $969K

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    $756K - $3.8M

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  Frenchtown

  Like its neighbor to the north, Frenchtown’s largely residential landscape is filled with trees, though it incorporates slightly more local fare than Shippeetown. Routes 2 and 4 carve their way through the eastern and southeastern parts of the neighborhood, linking Frenchtown closely with the rest of Rhode Island and beyond. Many of the homes in

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    $955K

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    $456K - $2.9M

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  Jamestown Shores

  Jamestown Shores is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Jamestown, beaten out for the first-place title only by the village center. On Conanicut Island, separated from the Rhode Island mainland and nearby Aquidneck Island by Narragansett Bay, Jamestown has a laid-back, coastal New England atmosphere. Real Broker Justin Mandese, a

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    $948K

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    $676K - $3.5M

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    4 Listings

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