Rhode Island Housing Market

Warm Market

Housing market data and trends for Rhode Island. Track median prices, inventory, days on market, and competition metrics for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$527K

4.7% YoY

Days on Market

42 days

7.7% YoY

Active Inventory

1,490

2.7% YoY

Homes Sold

640

10.1% YoY

Warm Market

The market is active with moderate buyer demand.

Rhode Island Market Summary

The Rhode Island housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $527K, up 4.7% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 42 days on the market, 7.7% longer than a year ago.

There are 1,490 homes for sale — 2.7% more than last year. With 2.3 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 744 new listings were added during this period, down 8.9% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 99.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 38.6% of homes sell above their asking price. 15.3% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

57

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.3
Days on Market 42
Price Drops 15.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio 99.3%
Market Temperature Warm

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 24.5%
Days on Market (National: 66) 36.4%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 99.9%

Investor Takeaway

This market shows balanced conditions. Evaluate individual deals carefully using rent-to-price ratios and local comps.

Rhode Island Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Sale-to-List Ratio

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$543K

Price per Sq Ft

$293

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.3%

Months of Supply

2.3

Sold Above List

38.6%

Price Drops

15.3%

New Listings

744

8.9% YoY

Pending Sales

648

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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.