The most affordable cities to buy a house in Rhode Island (2026)

Every Rhode Island city over 10,000 residents, ranked by the gross household income it takes to buy the typical home: 20% down at 6.66% (30-yr fixed), including Rhode Island property tax and insurance. Data through 2026-06.

  1. Central Falls — typical home $386K, income to buy about $109,000/yr
  2. Woonsocket — typical home $394K, income to buy about $111,000/yr
  3. Pawtucket — typical home $405K, income to buy about $115,000/yr
  4. Warwick — typical home $429K, income to buy about $121,000/yr
  5. Providence — typical home $439K, income to buy about $124,000/yr
  6. East Providence — typical home $453K, income to buy about $128,000/yr
  7. Cranston — typical home $463K, income to buy about $131,000/yr
  8. Westerly — typical home $640K, income to buy about $181,000/yr
  9. Newport — typical home $967K, income to buy about $274,000/yr

At the other end, Rhode Island's priciest markets: Newport ($274,000/yr), Westerly ($181,000/yr), Cranston ($131,000/yr), East Providence ($128,000/yr), Providence ($124,000/yr).

"Income to buy" holds the typical home's payment inside the 28% lender guideline. Your own verdict depends on savings and debts — open any city and run your numbers, or see the whole country on the affordability map.

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