Rhode Island Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 5 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$5,269
Average Rate
1.21%
Average Home Value
$434,100
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$5,269
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.21%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$434,100
National avg $281,900
Counties
5
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Rhode Island
Rhode Island taxes higher than most states
Rhode Island's effective property tax rate of 1.248% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.03%, placing it among the higher-tax states in the country. Homeowners here pay an average effective tax rate roughly 21% above the national average, reflecting the state's reliance on property taxes to fund local services.
Property tax rates vary sharply across counties
Kent County residents face the highest effective tax rate at 1.468%, while Newport County offers the lowest at 0.955%—a 54% difference that significantly impacts tax bills across the state. Despite this variation in rates, median tax bills swing wildly too, from Providence County's $4,661 to Bristol County's $6,483, showing that rate alone doesn't tell the whole story.
Median property tax bill nearly doubles national average
The typical Rhode Island homeowner pays $5,269 in annual property taxes on a median home valued at $434,100—nearly double the national median tax bill of $2,690. This translates to a homeowner paying about 1.2% of their home's value each year in property taxes, a substantial recurring cost compared to the national norm.
Bristol County stands out as highest-tax community
Bristol County residents carry the heaviest burden with a median property tax bill of $6,483, roughly 39% above the state average, despite having a tax rate of 1.385%. In contrast, Providence County offers the lowest median bill at $4,661, though its effective rate of 1.375% remains well above the national average, reflecting the complex relationship between home values and tax rates.
Rhode Island is a high-tax state with variable burden
Rhode Island clearly sits in the high-tax category nationally, with property tax rates and bills that exceed most peers by substantial margins. Homeowners in Bristol and Newport counties face particularly steep bills, while those in Providence County catch a slight break—but nowhere in Rhode Island do property taxes approach the national average.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All Rhode Island Counties
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | 1.39% | $6,483 |
| Kent County | 1.47% | $4,903 |
| Newport County | 0.95% | $5,345 |
| Providence County | 1.37% | $4,661 |
| Washington County | 1.05% | $4,954 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.