Highest property taxes in Rhode Island: Census estimated rates
Ordered by median annual taxes paid divided by median home value. These are survey estimates, not local statutory tax rates.
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Rhode Island county ranking
5 counties with usable estimates. Ties use FIPS order; rankings use unrounded ratios. Small displayed differences may reflect rounding or survey error.
| Rank | County | Estimated effective rate | Median home value | Median annual taxes paid | Owner-occupied units | Census sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent County, RI | 1.35% | $366,100 | $4,957 | 53,231 | Value / Tax / Units |
| 2 | Bristol County, RI | 1.29% | $513,800 | $6,648 | 14,439 | Value / Tax / Units |
| 3 | Providence County, RI | 1.25% | $373,600 | $4,683 | 147,568 | Value / Tax / Units |
| 4 | Washington County, RI | 1.00% | $510,800 | $5,102 | 40,742 | Value / Tax / Units |
| 5 | Newport County, RI | 0.89% | $609,700 | $5,414 | 25,022 | Value / Tax / Units |
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