The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02809 sells for about $675,000, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are up +15.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,579 a month.
ZIP 02809 — Bristol
The 02809 housing market remains highly competitive with strong year-over-year price appreciation driven by limited inventory and high demand for coastal property. While the median price has reached $675,000, the market shows resilience with a healthy sale-to-list ratio. The data reflects a stable, high-demand environment supported by the local university and desirable lifestyle amenities.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals who value historic charm, coastal access, and proximity to higher education, though it remains a competitive market for buyers.
Median prices moved up 15.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02809, Bristol County RI
Crime rates in Bristol are generally low, with the area consistently ranking as safer than the national average and comparable to other coastal Rhode Island communities.
The area is served by the Bristol Warren Regional School District, which maintains a solid reputation with several schools receiving high marks for student performance and college readiness.
The ZIP code faces moderate coastal flood risks due to its location on the Narragansett Bay, necessitating flood insurance for many properties in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is anchored by Roger Williams University and a steady influx of professionals seeking coastal living, with limited new large-scale development due to geographic constraints.
Property taxes are levied by the Town of Bristol based on assessed value; the town utilizes a homestead exemption for owner-occupied primary residences to reduce the effective tax burden.
Commuters primarily utilize RI-114 and RI-136 to access Providence and the broader metro area, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit pattern.
The area features extensive waterfront access, including Colt State Park and the East Bay Bike Path, alongside a historic downtown district with diverse dining and shopping.
The rental market is tight due to high demand from university students and seasonal residents, leading to consistent upward pressure on rents and low vacancy rates.
The local economy is driven by higher education, tourism, and maritime industries, with Roger Williams University serving as a primary anchor employer.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with RI-114 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the town to the rest of the state.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the historic character of the town, with a focus on adaptive reuse of existing structures.
The Bristol County appraisal process is managed at the municipal level, with periodic revaluations to ensure assessments align with market values.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and the Bristol Warren Regional School District levy, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with many homeowners requiring separate flood coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Amica Mutual Pavilion4.412.8 mi
- Rhode Island Convention Center4.412.8 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.311.2 mi
- Providence Performing Arts Center4.812.5 mi
- Newport Vineyards4.210.4 mi
- Roger Williams Park Zoo4.610.9 mi
- Colt State Park4.81.8 mi
- RISD Museum4.712.6 mi
- Lizzie Borden House (A Bed and Breakfast & Museum)4.85.7 mi
- Showcase Cinemas Warwick4.412 mi
- The Breakers4.714.6 mi
- RISD Museum4.712.6 mi
- Marble House4.715.2 mi
- Lizzie Borden House (A Bed and Breakfast & Museum)4.85.7 mi
- The Elms4.714.1 mi
- Colt State Park4.81.8 mi
- Roger Williams Park4.710.8 mi
- Goddard Memorial State Park4.69 mi
- Rocky Point State Park4.75.4 mi
- Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum4.71.7 mi
- Bowen's Wharf4.713.6 mi
- The Cove | Restaurant & Marina4.35.8 mi
- Herreshoff Marine Museum4.71.2 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.46.4 mi
- New York Yacht Club Harbour Court4.714.6 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.311.2 mi
- Swansea Country Club4.45.7 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.46.4 mi
- Newport National Golf Club4.110.4 mi
- North Kingstown Golf Course4.110.2 mi
- Warwick Mall4.311.4 mi
- Garden City Center4.611.5 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Wickford4.712.7 mi
- Burlington4.312.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.412.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A 464-acre state park featuring extensive waterfront trails and picnic areas.
A scenic multi-use path connecting Bristol to Providence.
Historic district with numerous local boutiques and waterfront restaurants.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).