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Kingston, RI

Kingston, RI.

Population: 7,687 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kingston, RI is $698,344 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $909,500 after a median 80.5 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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$698,344

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

80.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$698,344
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+101.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$699,340
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
$909,500
Median list price
$820,000
Median price per sqft
$323
1-year sale-price change
+41.0%
Median days on market
80.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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
The Compass School

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
A10
Flood risk level
High
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
West Kingston Town Dump/URI Disposal Area (1.4 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
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
17.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
357
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,367
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,611

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Richmond Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quonset State Airport (NCO) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NEWPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INC, KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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
1,976
Housing built before 1970
36.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,963
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

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

KingstonState medianUS median
Median home value$698,344$517,445$289,727
Median sale price$909,500$551,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days34 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,963$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 Kingston, RI?
$698,344.
What is the median sale price in Kingston, RI?
$909,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kingston, RI?
Median days on market: 80.5 days.
What is typical rent in Kingston, RI?
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 Kingston, RI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Kingston, RI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in Kingston, RI?
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 Kingston, RI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kingston, RI?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: West Kingston Town Dump/URI Disposal Area, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Kingston, RI?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kingston, RI walkable?
Walkability index: 17.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kingston, RI?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kingston, RI?
Regional Price Parity: 99.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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