South Kingstown at a Glance:
South Kingstown is a town in Washington County. The population was 27,921 at the 2000 census. The Town includes the villages of Kingston, West Kingston, Wakefield, Peace Dale, Snug Harbor, Tuckertown, East Matunuck, Matunuck, and Green Hill. Ocean Ridge, Perryville, Indian Lake, and Torrey Hill are among the numerous other small areas treated as unique localities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 79.8 square miles, of which 22.7 square miles is water.
The Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown consists of five members elected at large in even-numbered years in November. The Office of the Town Manager provides general administrative management and oversight of municipal operations.
Housing Facts: 2011
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $280,000 house |
$2,110 |
| Household income required to afford a $280,000 house |
$84,393 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,237 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$49,480 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in South Kingstown |
$39,156 |
| Foreclosures in South Kingstown |
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| Actual number of foreclosures |
15 |
| Total number of mortgaged housing units |
5,689 |
| Foreclosures as a percentage of mortgaged stock |
0.30% |
| Housing Units in South Kingstown |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
10,900 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
562 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
314 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
147 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
101 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
30 |
| How much housing is needed? |
|
| Additional housing units necessary to meet the 10% threshold established by the State's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2004 |
528 |
