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Neighborhoods/ Bristol County, RI/ Barrington, RI
RI  ·  Bristol County, RI

Barrington

East Bay’s Gold Standard.

The highest-ranked school district in Rhode Island, direct Narragansett Bay access, and a downtown that makes residents wonder why anyone would live anywhere else.

$875K
Median Sale Price
$600K – $2.5M
Luxury Price Range
17 days
Avg Days on Market
$415/sq ft
Avg Price Per Sq Ft
Market Character

Barrington is the closest thing Southern New England has to a perfect suburb — top-ranked schools, walkable downtown, bay access, safe streets, and a commuter rail to Providence that makes the 8-mile drive to downtown almost optional. Buyers who arrive in Barrington rarely consider anywhere else, and the town’s retention rate among families reflects that.

The town sits on a narrow peninsula between the Barrington and Palmer Rivers, and nearly every neighborhood has at least seasonal water views. The stretch of Rumstick Road along the Barrington River is the town’s signature address — modest-looking from the street, extraordinary from the water.

At a Glance
County
Bristol County, RI
Price Range
$600K – $2.5M
Median Price
$875K
Avg Days on Market
17 days
School District
Barrington Public Schools are the highest-ranked in Rhode Island and consistently among the top in New England
Our Specialists
Scott Steele · Cliff Ponte · Alexis Anselmo
Key Areas

Know Every Neighborhood

01
Rumstick Point

A private peninsula at the southern tip of Barrington with some of the most sought-after waterfront on Narragansett Bay.

02
Bay Spring / Washington Road

The estate tier — large colonials and Victorians on generous lots, many with water views and direct bay access.

03
Nayatt / Nayatt Point

Historic neighborhood with an active yacht club, sailing culture, and a character that is unmistakably old-money New England.

04
Downtown Barrington

Walkable main street with independent restaurants, shops, and a public library — residents can handle most daily needs without a car.

What Buyers Find
Property Types
Large colonial and cape-style homes on lots of 0.5–2 acres dominate. Waterfront estates on Rumstick and Nayatt Points in the $1.5M–$2.5M range. Very little new construction — the town is largely built out.
Education
School District
Barrington Public Schools are the highest-ranked in Rhode Island and consistently among the top in New England. A primary reason families relocate specifically to this town.
Getting Around
Commute Times
Providence RI
20 min
Fall River MA
30 min
Boston via MBTA
55 min
Market Pulse  ·  2026
Current Market Conditions

Barrington is perpetually undersupplied. The school district drives consistent demand that the local housing stock cannot match — homes in the $700K–$1.2M range are consistently receiving multiple offers within days.

Ready to Explore
Barrington?

The Ponte Group Luxury Division has been serving buyers and sellers in Barrington, RI for years. Whether you are searching for your first property here or ready to list, our team knows this market at the street level.