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Middletown, RI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Middletown.

Population: 40,280 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Middletown, RI is $866,318 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.08M after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,185/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$866,318

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$866,318
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+40.9%
10-year appreciation
+116.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$866,318
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
$1.08M
Median list price
$1.06M
Median price per sqft
$485
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
116
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
66 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,185/mo
1-year rent change
+0.1%
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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Newport, Middletown
Schools include
Frank E. Thompson Middle, Rogers High School, Newport Area Career Tech Ctr, Claiborne Pell Elementary, Aquidneck School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Newport Naval Education/Training Center (3.2 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
52.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
448
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,042
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,923

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
17
Nearest national park
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Newport State Airport (NPT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport State Airport (NPT) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NEWPORT HOSPITAL, SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL, SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-446 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
64.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,709
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,808
Average weekly wage
$1,156
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
92

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

How it compares

MiddletownState medianUS median
Median home value$866,318$517,445$289,727
Median sale price$1.08M$551,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$3,185/mo$2,126/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,709$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 Middletown, RI?
$866,318.
What is the median sale price in Middletown, RI?
$1.08M.
How long do homes take to sell in Middletown, RI?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Middletown, RI?
Typical rent: $3,185/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Middletown, RI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding.
Is Middletown, RI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Middletown, RI?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Middletown, RI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Middletown, RI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Newport Naval Education/Training Center, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve Middletown, RI?
9 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Middletown, RI walkable?
Walkability index: 16.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Middletown, RI?
Regional Price Parity: 99.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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