TaxWrenRhode Island property tax by home value
At the statewide effective rate of 1.07%, compared with the same home at the US rate.
| Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,144 | $179 | $1,781 |
| $300,000 | $3,217 | $268 | $2,672 |
| $400,000 | $4,289 | $357 | $3,562 |
| $500,000 | $5,361 | $447 | $4,453 |
| $750,000 | $8,042 | $670 | $6,679 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,722 | $894 | $8,905 |
Rhode Island vs. neighboring states
| State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1.66% | $6,573 | $396,900 |
| Rhode Island | 1.07% | $4,886 | $455,700 |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | $6,080 | $607,400 |
What Rhode Island homeowners pay
- Median yearly property tax: $4,886 (9th highest of 51); $4,984 for homes with a mortgage and $4,713 for homes without one.
- Median value of an owner-occupied home: $455,700, so a typical home pays about $407 a month.
- 284,679 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate.
- Other taxes: see the Rhode Island income tax calculator; sales tax averages 7.00% with local taxes (Rhode Island sales tax calculator).
These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the Rhode Island revenue department for the rules that apply to you.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our methodology.
Rhode Island property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Rhode Island?
The effective rate is 1.07% of home value: the median tax paid ($4,886) divided by the median home value ($455,700), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Rhode Island?
About $3,217 a year ($268 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for.
Does Rhode Island have high property taxes?
Rhode Island has the 15th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 15 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 9th highest median bill.
Can I deduct Rhode Island property tax?
On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax.