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Data from November 2026
The counties of Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 5 counties. The most populous is Providence County (664,854 people); the most expensive homes are in Newport County ($609,700) and the least expensive in Kent County ($366,100). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in Rhode Island
- Counties
- 5
- each with its own page
- People
- 1.1M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $404,200
- median value in Rhode Island
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in Rhode Island
Typical home value by county
- Under $373,600
- $373,600–$510,800
- $510,800–$513,800
- $513,800–$609,700
- $609,700 or more
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People
- Highest
- 664,854
- Providence County
- Lowest
- 50,490
- Bristol County
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Typical home
- Highest
- $609,700
- Newport County
- Lowest
- $366,100
- Kent County
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Typical rent
- Highest
- $1,713
- Newport County
- Lowest
- $1,312
- Providence County
The full list
Every county in Rhode Island
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| Providence County | 664,854 | $373,600 | $1,312 | $78,787 | $787,750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 171,456 | $366,100 | $1,327 | $94,345 | $787,750 |
| Washington County | 130,344 | $510,800 | $1,327 | $106,638 | $787,750 |
| Newport County | 84,657 | $609,700 | $1,713 | $103,514 | $787,750 |
| Bristol County | 50,490 | $513,800 | $1,528 | $114,490 | $787,750 |
- Providence $373,600$787,750
- Kent $366,100$787,750
- Washington $510,800$787,750
- Newport $609,700$787,750
- Bristol $513,800$787,750
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Rhode Island have?
Rhode Island has 5 counties. The most populous is Providence County (664,854 people) and the least populous Bristol County (50,490), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Rhode Island has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Newport County ($609,700) and the least expensive Kent County ($366,100).
Where is rent highest in Rhode Island?
The highest typical rent is in Newport County ($1,713 a month) and the lowest in Providence County ($1,312), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Rhode Island has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, every county in Rhode Island has the same FHA limit for one unit: $787,750.