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Cranston, RI — ZIP 02910

Population: 23,499 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 02910 (Cranston, RI) is $409,143 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,869/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$409,143

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$409,143
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+114.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$412,516
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
$440,000
Median list price
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
67
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,869/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
Cranston High School East, Eden Park School, Hugh B. Bain Middle School, Park View Middle School, Stadium School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
212
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Central Landfill (5.6 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
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
Annual snowfall
34.5 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
314
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
107,065
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
107,290

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Roger Williams National Memorial (4 mi)
National parks include
Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
62
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-1,506 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1946
Housing built before 1970
82.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,470
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
84.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
255,333
Average weekly wage
$1,347
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,028

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

How it compares

ZIP 02910State medianUS median
Typical home value$409,143$513,245$288,527
Median sale price$440,000$551,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$1,869/mo$2,131/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,470$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 02910?
$409,143.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02910?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02910?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02910?
Typical rent: $1,869/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02910?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 02910 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 02910. 212 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02910?
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 02910?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02910?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02910?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 02910 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02910?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02910?
Regional Price Parity: 102.3 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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