--- title: "Rhode Island Property Tax Calculator (1.07% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Rhode Island homeowners pay a median $4,886 a year in property tax on a median home value of $455,700, an effective rate of 1.07%: the 15th highest of the 50 states and DC and 20% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Rhode Island home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/rhode-island --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Rhode Island property tax calculator Rhode Island homeowners pay a median $4,886 a year in property tax on a median home value of $455,700, an effective rate of 1.07%: the 15th highest of the 50 states and DC and 20% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $4,886 $407 a month at 1.0722% - Median tax paid in Rhode Island: $4,886 - Median home value there: $455,700 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $4,058 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Rhode 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](/property-tax-calculator/connecticut) | 1.66% | $6,573 | $396,900 | | Rhode Island | 1.07% | $4,886 | $455,700 | | [Massachusetts](/property-tax-calculator/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](/income-tax-calculator/rhode-island); sales tax averages 7.00% with local taxes ([Rhode Island sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/rhode-island)). 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](https://tax.ri.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/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. More for Rhode Island - [Rhode Island paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/rhode-island) - [Rhode Island income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/rhode-island) - [Rhode Island sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/rhode-island) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)