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Cranston, RI

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Cranston.

Population: 205,092 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cranston, RI is $454,943 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $497,714 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,094/month. 64 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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$454,943

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$454,943
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+123.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$455,481
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
$497,714
Median list price
$524,957
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
467
For-sale inventory
316
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
350
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
140

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,094/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
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
64
Elementary schools
40
Middle schools
12
High schools
10
Charter schools
15
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
MET Career and Tech, The Hope Academy, SouthSide Charter School
Schools include
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr, The Hope Academy, SouthSide Elementary Charter, Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S, Edgewood Highland

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 (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
815
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Central Landfill (1.5 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
13.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-28,310
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
106,499
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
106,290

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Roger Williams National Memorial (2 mi)
National parks include
Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
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 a typical ZIP here
55
Hospitals include
WOMEN & INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND, DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.9 / 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
1954
Housing built before 1970
63.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,914
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

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

CranstonState medianUS median
Typical home value$454,943$513,245$288,527
Median sale price$497,714$551,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$2,094/mo$2,131/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,914$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 Cranston, RI?
$454,943.
What is the median sale price in Cranston, RI?
$497,714.
How long do homes take to sell in Cranston, RI?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Cranston, RI?
Typical rent: $2,094/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cranston, RI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Cranston, RI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 815 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 Cranston, RI?
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 Cranston, RI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cranston, RI?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Central Landfill, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve Cranston, RI?
64 schools (40 elementary, 12 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cranston, RI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cranston, RI?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cranston, RI?
Regional Price Parity: 102.3 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Cranston

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