Barrington at a Glance:
The town of Barrington was incorporated in 1770. It is located in Bristol County, approximately 9 miles southeast of Providence. It covers 15.8 square miles, 6.9 of which are water. Its conservation areas range from fragile marshlands to natural wooded areas. Barrington’s governmental structure is made up of a five member elected Town Council and a Town Manager.
Housing Facts: 2009
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $305,500 house |
$2,143 |
| Household income required to afford a $305,500 house |
$85,704 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,307 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$52,280 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in Barrington |
$29,120 |
| Housing Units in Barrington |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
6,137 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
125 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
60 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
30 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
35 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
61 |
| How much housing is needed? |
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| Additional housing units necessary to meet the 10% threshold established by the State's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2004 |
489 |
