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Saunderstown, RI — ZIP 02874

Population: 6,379 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02874 (Saunderstown, RI) is $894,275 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $782,625 after a median 28 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$894,275

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$894,275
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+20.2%
5-year appreciation
+46.1%
10-year appreciation
+111.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$894,275
House Price Index (state)
428.0 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$782,625
Median list price
$974,500
Median price per sqft
$450
1-year sale-price change
-18.9%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,509/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,498/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,882/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$21.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Kingston Hill Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Rose Hill Regional Landfill (2.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.7°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.7°F
Annual precipitation
53.2 in
Annual snowfall
35.7 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
583
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,657
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,471

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Quonset State Airport (NCO) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quonset State Airport (NCO) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL, SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP, DR JOHN C CORRIGAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-46 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
31.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.9%
Median annual property tax
$7,514
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
88.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,172
Average weekly wage
$1,122
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

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

How it compares

ZIP 02874State medianUS median
Median home value$894,275$517,445$289,727
Median sale price$782,625$551,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days34 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,514$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 median home value in ZIP 02874?
$894,275.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02874?
$782,625.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02874?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02874?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02874?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 02874 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02874?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02874?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02874?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rose Hill Regional Landfill, 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 02874?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02874 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02874?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02874?
Regional Price Parity: 99.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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