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…
Kent County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.
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
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 →
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?
Are home prices in Kent County rising or falling?
Is Kent County affordable?
What is the rental yield in Kent County?
How fast do homes sell in Kent County?
| Year | Median 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 |