The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02806 sells for about $943,000, or $403 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,943 a month.
ZIP 02806 — Barrington
The Barrington housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation. While median sale prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the limited supply of homes continues to drive demand. Figures for months of supply and sale-to-list ratios were not explicitly published for this ZIP code in the current period.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families seeking high-quality schools and a suburban coastal lifestyle, as well as professionals commuting to the Providence employment core.
Median prices moved up 1.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02806, Bristol County RI
Barrington is widely recognized for its high-performing public school system, which is a primary driver for family-oriented housing demand in the area.
The area faces coastal flood risks due to its geography along the Narragansett Bay, impacting insurance premiums and climate resilience planning.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Providence and the broader Boston-Providence corridor, with a focus on residential stability and high-end suburban development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Barrington, which utilizes a local tax rate applied to the assessed value of real estate.
Residents primarily commute to Providence or other parts of the East Bay via RI-114, with limited public transit options relying on bus services.
The area features extensive access to Narragansett Bay for boating and water activities, alongside local parks like Haines Memorial State Park and various golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with rents reflecting the affluent nature of the community.
The local economy is largely residential and service-oriented, with residents heavily employed in the professional, educational, and healthcare sectors of the Providence metro area.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along the RI-114 corridor, which serves as the primary artery connecting the town to the regional highway network.
Development is largely focused on residential infill and the preservation of existing suburban character rather than large-scale commercial expansion.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard state-level school district funding mechanisms.
Property insurance costs are influenced by the town's coastal exposure, leading to higher premiums for properties located in flood-prone zones.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- United Skates of America4.38.2 mi
- R1 Indoor Karting | Time Mission, Dart City, Mission Box & Axe Bar4.611.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Providence4.27.9 mi
- Funcity Adventure Park4.216.3 mi
- Funcity Trampoline Park Seekonk, MA4.23.7 mi
- The Xfinity Center4.218.4 mi
- Amica Mutual Pavilion4.47.7 mi
- Rhode Island Convention Center4.47.7 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.37 mi
- Providence Performing Arts Center4.87.4 mi
- Bally's Lincoln3.912.3 mi
- Roger Williams Park Zoo4.66 mi
- Colt State Park4.84.4 mi
- RISD Museum4.77.5 mi
- Lizzie Borden House (A Bed and Breakfast & Museum)4.89 mi
- The Breakers4.718.5 mi
- RISD Museum4.77.5 mi
- Marble House4.719 mi
- Lizzie Borden House (A Bed and Breakfast & Museum)4.89 mi
- The Elms4.718 mi
- Colt State Park4.84.4 mi
- Lincoln Woods State Park4.612.4 mi
- Roger Williams Park4.75.8 mi
- Goddard Memorial State Park4.68 mi
- Rocky Point State Park4.74 mi
- Bowen's Wharf4.717.3 mi
- The Cove | Restaurant & Marina4.38.7 mi
- Herreshoff Marine Museum4.75.7 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.44.8 mi
- New York Yacht Club Harbour Court4.718.2 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.37 mi
- Triggs Memorial Golf Course4.29.7 mi
- Swansea Country Club4.43.2 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.44.8 mi
- Hillside Country Club4.18.3 mi
- Providence Place4.48 mi
- Warwick Mall4.37.9 mi
- Garden City Center4.67.2 mi
- Shaw's4.210.4 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.45.4 mi
- Boston Skydive Center515.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major waterfront park offering trails and recreational space along the bay.
A premier private golf facility located within the town.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 24.2% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $715,000 (24.2% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $715,000 (-24.2% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.