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Population:5,436
Pop. Change:-3%
State: Rhode Island
Metro Area: Providence-New Bedford-Fall River Metro Area
County: Newport County
City:Jamestown
Zip Code:02835
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Jamestown, Rhode Island

As of 2011, Jamestown's population is 5,436 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.34 percent.

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The median home cost in Jamestown is $473,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.55 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Jamestown's cost of living is 62.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Jamestown public schools spend $10,061 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16 students per teacher in Jamestown.

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The unemployment rate in Jamestown is 9.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jamestown jobs have Decreased by 1.66 percent.

Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Jamestown's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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