The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02817 sells for about $535,400, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,414 a month.
ZIP 02817 — West Greenwich
The housing market in 02817 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand for single-family homes. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, driven by the area's appeal to families seeking rural space within commuting distance of major hubs. Market conditions are characterized by low turnover and a high owner-occupancy rate.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with larger lot sizes, while still maintaining reasonable commute access to major Rhode Island employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.4% · poverty 2.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02817, Kent County RI
Crime rates in West Greenwich are consistently reported as significantly lower than both the Rhode Island state average and national averages, reflecting a quiet, rural community profile.
Schools serving the area are part of the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District, which generally maintains favorable performance ratings compared to regional benchmarks.
The area is characterized by a low-to-moderate risk profile for natural hazards, though residents in wooded sections should maintain standard wildfire mitigation practices.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the I-95 corridor, facilitating access to major employment hubs in Providence and Warwick while maintaining a rural residential character.
Property taxes are assessed by the Town of West Greenwich based on local mill rates applied to the assessed value of real estate, with exemptions available for veterans and elderly residents.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with I-95 providing direct access to Providence and other regional employment centers within a 30-45 minute drive.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including the Arcadia Management Area, which offers vast hiking, fishing, and equestrian trails, alongside local community parks.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the predominantly owner-occupied, single-family housing stock, resulting in low vacancy pressure and stable rent growth.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, regional logistics, and proximity to the broader Providence-Warwick metropolitan employment market.
Transportation is heavily dependent on the I-95 highway corridor; there is no significant public transit infrastructure within the ZIP code.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character, with limited new large-scale residential or commercial projects approved.
The Kent County assessment regime relies on periodic town-wide revaluations to ensure property tax equity across residential and commercial parcels.
Parcels are subject to the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District and local municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though proximity to wooded areas may influence wildfire-related coverage costs.
Rhode Island has experienced modest net domestic migration, with suburban and rural areas like West Greenwich attracting families seeking more space.
Rhode Island is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically provides a longer timeline for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive real estate disclosure form covering the condition of the property, including known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 02817 profile.
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.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mashantucket, CT3.819.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Providence4.218.1 mi
- Yawgoo Valley Ski Area4.29.7 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Warwick4.410 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.68.6 mi
- Foxwoods Resort Casino4.319.5 mi
- Amica Mutual Pavilion4.417.9 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.313 mi
- Rhode Island Convention Center4.418 mi
- Providence Performing Arts Center4.818 mi
- Showcase Cinemas Warwick4.48.1 mi
- Apple Cinemas Warwick Mall4.311 mi
- Goddard Memorial State Park4.610.9 mi
- Wicked Tulips - North Kingstown RI4.79.5 mi
- Ryan Park4.69.9 mi
- RISD Museum4.718.4 mi
- Providence Children's Museum4.617.8 mi
- International Tennis Hall of Fame4.720 mi
- Newport Car Museum4.919.2 mi
- Castle Hill Lighthouse4.618.4 mi
- Goddard Memorial State Park4.610.9 mi
- Ryan Park4.69.9 mi
- Wilson Park4.710.3 mi
- North Kingstown Town Beach4.611.1 mi
- Warwick City Park4.612.5 mi
- Bowen's Wharf4.719.5 mi
- Herreshoff Marine Museum4.719.3 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.413.9 mi
- New York Yacht Club Harbour Court4.719.5 mi
- East Providence Yacht Club4.318.7 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.313 mi
- Laurel Lane Country Club4.39.7 mi
- Meadow Brook Golf Course4.28.8 mi
- North Kingstown Golf Course4.111.2 mi
- Fenner Hill Golf Club4.49.9 mi
- Warwick Mall4.311 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Wickford4.710.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.49.4 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/East Greenwich4.78 mi
- Confreda Greenhouses & Farms4.610.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The largest state-managed recreation area in Rhode Island, offering extensive hiking, biking, and fishing.
A local facility offering equestrian activities and trail riding.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.