Metro areas in Rhode Island: income, rent and home values
Rhode Island has 1 metropolitan area with annual Census data, led by Providence, RI with 1.7 million residents. Its typical household earns $92,239 and the median rent is $1,511 a month.
| Metro area | Population | Median income | Median rent | Home value | Rent / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 1,708,161 | $92,239 | $1,511 | $492,800 | 29.7% |
Includes 1 metro area that cross into neighboring states.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates (released September 2026), with 2024 and 2021 for trends. Figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences between metros may not be meaningful. Metro areas use the official Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries. Compiled and analyzed by Metro Research. Methodology.