Official Rhode Island and Massachusetts market data with the source reports linked below.
This page now uses the latest public statewide reports currently available from Rhode Island State-Wide MLS and Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® / MLS PIN sources.
Latest official public report used: July 2026 single-family homes
Median Sales Price
$525,000
Days on Market
Listings
Closed Sales
Months Supply
Latest official public report used: August 2026 single-family homes
Median Sales Price
$695,000
Days on Market
Homes for Sale
Closed Sales
Months Supply
Rhode Island remains supply constrained at 2.7 months of inventory, while Massachusetts saw a meaningful jump in new listings in August 2026. Buyers have slightly better choice than a year ago, but both markets still reward strong financing and fast decision-making.
Median single-family prices remain elevated at $525,000 in Rhode Island and $695,000 in Massachusetts. Payment pressure is still real, so buyers benefit most from rate shopping, down-payment planning, and narrowing their search to neighborhoods where inventory has improved.
Official reports show home prices are still rising year over year in both markets, up 3.96% in Rhode Island and 2.2% in Massachusetts for the latest public single-family reports used here.
Homes moved in about 30 days in Rhode Island and 37 days in Massachusetts in the latest official reports shown on this page. Move-in-ready homes that are priced correctly should continue to attract the fastest response.
Rhode Island's July 2026 official release reported multifamily median pricing at $620,000 with sales up year over year, showing continued demand for small income properties despite affordability pressure.
Rental demand remains supportive in Providence, Pawtucket, Fall River, and New Bedford because many buyers are still priced out of ownership and continue renting longer.
Pawtucket, RI
Dense renter base and close access to Providence
Providence, RI
Strong demand for small multifamily housing
Fall River, MA
Relative affordability versus Greater Boston
New Bedford, MA
Investor attention for value-add rentals
Rhode Island State-Wide Multiple Listing Service
Used for Rhode Island median price, days on market, listings, closed sales, and months-of-supply context.