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Cranston, RI

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Cranston.

Population: 205,092 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cranston, RI is $458,640 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $550,071 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,007/month. 68 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$458,640

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$458,640
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+124.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$459,667
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
$550,071
Median list price
$569,471
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
308
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
146

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,007/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
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
68
Elementary schools
42
Middle schools
13
High schools
10
Charter schools
15
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
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)
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
52.3°F
Average high
61.6°F
Average low
42.9°F
Annual precipitation
53.3 in
Annual snowfall
33.0 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
144
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

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
103
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
168
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 nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
WOMEN & INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.9 / 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)
-1,506 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
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
249,035
Average weekly wage
$1,251
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
223

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

How it compares

CranstonState medianUS median
Median home value$458,640$517,445$289,727
Median sale price$550,071$551,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$2,007/mo$2,126/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Cranston, RI?
$458,640.
What is the median sale price in Cranston, RI?
$550,071.
How long do homes take to sell in Cranston, RI?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Cranston, RI?
Typical rent: $2,007/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cranston, RI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Cranston, RI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
68 schools (42 elementary, 13 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cranston, RI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cranston, RI?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cranston, RI?
Regional Price Parity: 99.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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