Markets/Rhode Island/Providence-Warwick

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Providence-Warwick, Rhode Island. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$525,363

+3.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+3.6%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+3.6% year-over-year

Climate Risk

28/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Hot
2.5mo supply ยท Score +5/7

Net migration: Top 9% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.00x

In-migrants avg $80,440 AGI vs out-migrants $80,207

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Opportunity Zone Market

34 ZIP codes in Providence-Warwick are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Providence-Warwick Market Summary

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA shows steady growth at 3.6% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 6.13x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+641 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (28/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.95% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score55/100
Price-to-Income Ratio6.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$85,646

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.8%
Base Case+3.6%
Bull Case+5.3%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA's primary climate exposure is flooding (48/100). The composite climate risk score of 28/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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