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Rhode Island— Property Tax & Closing Costs

Rhode Island property tax by county

Property tax rates, median home values, and closing cost estimates for all 5 counties in Rhode Island. The average effective rate across the state is 1.16%, ranking Rhode Island 13 of 51 (above-average property taxes). Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.

Average rate

1.16%

across 5 counties

National rank

#13

of 51states & DC

Median home value

$510,800

county median in state

Rate range

0.89%–1.35%

Newport County → Kent County

Lowest property tax rates in Rhode Island

The five Rhode Island counties with the lowest effective property tax rates, useful for buyers comparing total cost of ownership across the state.

CountyRate
Newport County0.89%
Washington County1.00%
Providence County1.25%
Bristol County1.29%
Kent County1.35%

Highest property tax rates in Rhode Island

The five Rhode Islandcounties with the highest effective property tax rates. High rates often reflect strong school district funding or municipal services rather than weakness — but they materially change a buyer's monthly carrying cost.

CountyRate
Kent County1.35%
Bristol County1.29%
Providence County1.25%
Washington County1.00%
Newport County0.89%

All 5 counties in Rhode Island

Effective property tax rate, median home value, and median annual taxes paid for every county in Rhode Island. Click a county to open its full property tax calculator and closing cost breakdown.

CountyRate
Bristol County1.29%
Kent County1.35%
Newport County0.89%
Providence County1.25%
Washington County1.00%

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25077 (median home value) and B25103 (median real estate taxes paid). Effective rate is computed as median taxes paid divided by median home value at the county level and represents the typical owner-occupied home — actual bills vary by purchase price, exemptions, and special assessments.