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East Greenwich, RI — ZIP 02818

Population: 19,786 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 02818 (East Greenwich, RI) is $730,369 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $756,250 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,600/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$730,369

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$730,369
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+42.6%
10-year appreciation
+98.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$730,369
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$756,250
Median list price
$750,000
Median price per sqft
$342
1-year sale-price change
+1.2%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
86
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,600/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,423/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,509/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,879/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,302/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,615/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$21.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
Schools include
East Greenwich High, Archie R. Cole MS, Frenchtown School, James H. Eldredge School, Meadowbrook Farms School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
206
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center (2.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 in
Annual snowfall
17.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
336
Days with Moderate air quality
26
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,597
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
44,092

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Roger Williams National Memorial (14 mi)
National parks include
Roger Williams National Memorial, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Quonset State Airport (NCO) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quonset State Airport (NCO) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+428 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
45.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.4%
Median annual property tax
$9,439
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
86.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,558
Average weekly wage
$1,237
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
248

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 02818State medianUS median
Typical home value$730,369$513,245$288,527
Median sale price$756,250$551,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$2,600/mo$2,131/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,439$4,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 02818?
$730,369.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02818?
$756,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02818?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02818?
Typical rent: $2,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02818?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 02818 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 02818. 206 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02818?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02818?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02818?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center, 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 02818?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 02818 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02818?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02818?
Regional Price Parity: 102.3 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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