Rhode Island Property Tax Information (2012-2013) [Go To Different State]

Rhode Island Property Taxes [Go To Different State]

$3,618.00

Avg. 1.35% of home value

Tax amount varies by county

The median property tax in Rhode Island is $3,618.00 per year for a home worth the median value of $267,100.00. Rhode Island counties collect an average of 1.35% of a property's estimated fair market value as property tax.

Rhode Island has one of the highest average property tax rates in the country, with only four states levying higher property taxes.

Rhode Island's median income is $73,579 per year - the average yearly property tax paid by Rhode Island residents amounts to 4.92% of their yearly income. Rhode Island is ranked 7th of the 50 states for property taxes as a percentage of median income.

The exact property tax levied depends on the county in Rhode Island the property is located in. Bristol County collects the highest property tax in Rhode Island, levying an average of $4,477.00 (1.23%) yearly in property taxes, while Providence County has the lowest property tax in the state, collecting an average tax of $3,380.00 (1.31%) per year.

Rhode Island Property Tax Calculator

While the exact property tax rate you will pay will vary by county and is set by the local property tax assessor, you can use the free Rhode Island Property Tax Estimator Tool to calculate your approximate yearly property tax based on average property tax rates across Rhode Island.

If you would like to get a more accurate property tax estimation, choose the county your property is located in from the list on the left. Property tax averages from this county will then be used to determine your estimated property tax.

You can choose any county from our list of Rhode Island counties for detailed information on that county's property tax, including average tax amounts and a county-specific tax calculator tool.