Taking a Closer Look - North Kingstown

I am writing today to take a step back from the specific housing developments in the town, and to give a more general analysis of North Kingstown. I would like to inform you all about the district of NK, and why I decided to create a blog about it. Affordable housing is not necessarily hard to find in any state in the country, but finding a great community with affordable housing - that is something worth looking into.

As of 2010, the population in the town was more than 26,000+, 10,000+households, and 7,000+ families. Comparing this statistic to years past, it is evident that North Kingstown is expanding.

I have lived in North Kingstown my whole life, and it would be a dream to be able to settle in and raise a family here after college. Here are just a few of the reasons that makes NK special:

Safe community-In the heart of North Kingstown lies not only the town police, but also a state police station barracks. The teamwork of the officers ensures safety in the community 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Crimes that would be considered "serious" rarely ever occur in NK, and when they do happen they are not soon forgotten. That is the sign of a safe community.

Education system- North Kingstown, specifically North Kingstown High School, is regarded as one of the best educational systems in the country. NK High's famous slogan for the last decade or so has been "A top 100 school in the country" in terms of statistical student scores. The high school is pretty new (about 10 years old) and is a beautiful facility. Unlike many other communities, students do not dwell on the building they are required to be at for 4 years of their lives.

Entertainment- North Kingstown is home to some of the most recognized restaurants around. Some of my personal favorites are Duffy's Tavern (which specializes in seafood), 7 Moons (known for it's unique world menu), and Oak Hill Tavern (known as the "House-of-Bar-B-Que." Wilson Park is a great place to spend the day, as they offer basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields, and bike and running paths (among other things). There is always something going on here recreational wise, as little league sports call here home. Historic Wickford is just a short walk up the street from the park, where some of the best shopping places are all lined up down strip. One of the other great places to spend the night is Kingston Bowl, where friends and family can gather enjoy a good time bowling/hanging out.

There are many things to love about North Kingstown. This was just a brief summary of my personal experiences here in the town, and things that any potential home-owner in the town would be interested in.