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Providence, RI

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Providence.

Population: 85,477 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Providence, RI is $560,825 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $652,500 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,360/month. 24 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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$560,825

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$560,825
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.2%
10-year appreciation
+100.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2025)
$561,692
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
$652,500
Median list price
$651,633
Median price per sqft
$369
1-year sale-price change
+7.2%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
239
For-sale inventory
137
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
197
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
55

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,360/mo
1-year rent change
+5.7%
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
24
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
13
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Urban Collaborative, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College
Schools include
Urban Collaborative Program, Trinity Academy Performing Art, RINI Middle College, Sheila Skip Nowell, Village Green Virtual

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 C
NFIP flood claims on record
69
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Centredale Manor Restoration Project (2.7 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
17.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
175
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
138,561
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
132,952

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Roger Williams National Memorial (1 mi)
National parks include
Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
North Central State Airport (SFZ) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
39
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
119
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
1943
Housing built before 1970
56.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,136
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
46.9%

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

ProvidenceState medianUS median
Typical home value$560,825$513,245$288,527
Median sale price$652,500$551,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$2,360/mo$2,131/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,136$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 Providence, RI?
$560,825.
What is the median sale price in Providence, RI?
$652,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Providence, RI?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Providence, RI?
Typical rent: $2,360/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Providence, RI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Providence, RI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 69 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Providence, 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 Providence, RI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Providence, RI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Centredale Manor Restoration Project, 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve Providence, RI?
24 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 13 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Providence, RI walkable?
Walkability index: 17.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Providence, RI?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Providence, RI?
Regional Price Parity: 102.3 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Providence

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