Cost of Living in Kent County, RI

What does it cost to live in Kent County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$85,732

Median Rent

$1,226/mo

Median Home

$306,000

Affordability

348

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,547
Property Tax$403
Insurance$102

Total Monthly$2,052
% of Income28.7%

Renting

Median Rent$1,226
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,251
% of Income17.2%

Living in Kent County, Rhode Island

Kent County has a median household income of $85,732 with housing costs that represent 28.7% of income for owners and 17.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.