Top Rhode Island markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence, RI | 86 | B |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent County, RI | 89 | B+ |
| 2 | Washington County, RI | 88 | B+ |
| 3 | Newport County, RI | 78 | C+ |
| 4 | Providence County, RI | 75 | C |
| 5 | Bristol County, RI | 73 | C |
Rhode Island Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Rhode Island. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Rhode Island Metro Areas
1 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Counties
5 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Real Estate Market Analysis
Rhode Island's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable Rhode Island metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
Rhode Island's housing market operates as a Boston satellite, with Providence offering dramatically lower prices than Greater Boston for workers who can commute or work remotely. The state's universities (Brown, RISD, URI) provide stable rental demand anchors. Providence's downtown revitalization and waterfront development have driven appreciation that PropertyIQ's historical scoring models validated against actual market outcomes.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any Rhode Island market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare Rhode Island markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
Rhode Island Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Rhode Island Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-16. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Rhode Island?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 1 metro area and 5 counties in Rhode Island, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Rhode Island market?
A score of 50 marks Rhode Island's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Rhode Island market is read against Rhode Island's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Rhode Island average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Rhode Island?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Rhode Island metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Rhode Island market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Rhode Island shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Rhode Island metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Providence, RI has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Rhode Island metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.