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Kent County, RI home prices

Kent County, RI: the typical home is worth $442,950 as of 2026-05, up +3.7% over the past year and +282.3% since 2000. Listings run about $362/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Kent County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.7%Cooling
Valuation+11%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market31 daysSeller's market

Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them

1975: $29,223 → 2026: $442,950 (15.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$442,9502026-05
1-year+3.7%
5-year+38.5%
10-year+109.1%
Since 2000+282.3%
Population172k2024
Median income$89,9142023 · 4.9× income
Median rent$2,204/mo2026 · 6.0% gross yield
New homes/yr4712024
Price / sq ft$362listings
Days on market312026-06
Active listings2482026-06
Price cuts6%of listings

Market read

At $442,950, homes in Kent County sit 32% below the Rhode Island median ($654,355) and 89% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #5 of 5 Rhode Island counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 31 days on the market, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,186/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,204/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Providence County, RI ($454,381) · Bristol County, RI ($654,355) · Washington County, RI ($686,496) · Newport County, RI ($785,041) · Bristol County, MA ($550,471) · Norfolk County, MA ($782,693)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Kent County, RI?
The typical home in Kent County is worth $442,950 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Kent County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.7% over the past year and +282.3% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Kent County affordable?
At 4.9× the local median income of $89,914, Kent County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Kent County?
Median rent is $2,204/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.0% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Kent County?
Homes here take a median of 31 days to sell, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$115,857
2001$126,348
2002$143,391
2003$173,802
2004$206,255
2005$243,645
2006$269,075
2007$262,698
2008$248,533
2009$220,086
2010$206,919
2011$197,046
2012$182,769
2013$179,900
2014$191,220
2015$196,806
2016$207,113
2017$223,411
2018$242,068
2019$254,368
2020$268,332
2021$297,694
2022$337,768
2023$367,346
2024$398,560
2025$426,162
2026$436,833