Washington County, RI home prices

Washington County, RI: the typical home is worth $686,496 as of 2026-05, up +5.6% over the past year and +335.4% since 2000. Listings run about $559/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $31,597 → 2026: $686,496 (21.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $686,496, homes in Washington County sit 5% above the Rhode Island median ($654,355) and 193% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 5 Rhode Island counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 32 days on the market, with 7% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.7× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~49% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,389/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,597/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Newport County, RI ($785,041) · Kent County, RI ($442,950) · Bristol County, RI ($654,355) · Providence County, RI ($454,381) · Bristol County, MA ($550,471) · Dukes County, MA ($1,554,677)