Barrington
A community guide to Barrington in Rhode Island, the United States.
- Population
- 17,153 residents
- Region
- Rhode Island
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 41.7407, -71.3087
Visiting
Barrington welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of Rhode Island, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Barrington are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across Rhode Island. For travellers passing through the United States, Barrington provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Economy and services
The economy of Barrington reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Rhode Island. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Rhode Island and the United States. Businesses based in Barrington draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Barrington sits at approximate coordinates 41.7407 latitude and -71.3087 longitude within Rhode Island. The terrain and natural features around Barrington reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Rhode Island road network providing the principal routes in and out.