Moving to Barrington: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Barrington means joining a real, small, affluent East Bay town anchored by Rhode Island's single best-rated public school district.

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Rhode Island's top-rated school district

Niche rates Barrington Public Schools A+, the best-rated public school district in Rhode Island, anchored by an A+ Barrington High School.

A consistently high-income community

Barrington's median household income ran a disclosed $145,028-$153,198, well above every other Rhode Island Tier A market this project has built.

An honest look at above-state property taxes

Barrington's local effective property tax rate (1.48%) runs above Rhode Island's own already-elevated statewide average (1.35%).

Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.