Providence County, Rhode Island Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Rhode Island. Population: 145,239.
The median annual property tax in Providence County is $4,661, which is 12% lower than the Rhode Island state average and 142% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.37% on a median home value of $339,100. Property taxes represent 6.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,661
-12% vs State
+142% vs US
Median Home Value
$339,100
-22% vs State
+60% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.37%
+10% vs State
+44% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,722
$394/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,531
$378/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,661 +1.6% | 1.37% |
| 2022 | $4,588 +7.4% | 1.48% |
| 2021 | $4,270 +2.7% | 1.60% |
| 2020 | $4,157 +2.0% | 1.67% |
| 2019 | $4,075 | 1.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$78,204
per year
Monthly Tax
$388
per month
Other Counties in Rhode Island
Newport County
Tax: $5,345/yr Rate: 0.95%
Washington County
Tax: $4,954/yr Rate: 1.05%
Bristol County
Tax: $6,483/yr Rate: 1.39%
Kent County
Tax: $4,903/yr Rate: 1.47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Providence County, Rhode Island? ▼
The median annual property tax in Providence County is $4,661 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.37% on a median home value of $339,100.
How does Providence County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Providence County are 142% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.37% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Providence County? ▼
In Providence County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,722 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,531. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Providence County? ▼
Property taxes in Providence County represent approximately 6.0% of the median household income of $78,204. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.