The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02822 sells for about $729,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,267 a month.
ZIP 02822 — Exeter
The Exeter housing market shows resilience with a 14.4% year-over-year increase in median sale price, driven by low inventory levels. While sales volume remains modest, the market is characterized by stable demand and limited supply, keeping the months of supply tight at approximately 3 months.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, as it offers larger lot sizes and a suburban-to-rural transition away from dense urban centers.
Median prices moved up 14.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.1% · poverty 13.7% — 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 9.7%/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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02822, Washington County RI
The area is served by the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District, which maintains local elementary schools like Metcalf and Wawaloam within the ZIP code.
The area maintains a rural character with limited large-scale commercial development, focusing primarily on residential growth and preservation of open space.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Exeter based on local mill rates applied to the assessed value of real estate.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors like I-95 providing connections to employment hubs in Providence and South County.
The area features significant natural amenities including Arcadia Management Area, which offers extensive trails, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the predominantly single-family residential nature of the area, with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental inventory.
The local economy is largely driven by small businesses, agriculture, and proximity to larger employment centers in the Providence metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with I-95 serving as the primary artery for regional travel.
Development is strictly managed through local zoning to preserve the rural character of the town.
Parcels are subject to the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District tax levies.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mashantucket, CT3.818.2 mi
- Yawgoo Valley Ski Area4.26.8 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Warwick4.412 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.610.4 mi
- Adventureland Family Fun Park4.213 mi
- Foxwoods Resort Casino4.318.4 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.315.1 mi
- Ocean Mist4.514.7 mi
- Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant4.617.5 mi
- Newport Vineyards4.218.9 mi
- Showcase Cinemas Warwick4.49.3 mi
- Goddard Memorial State Park4.611.6 mi
- Apple Cinemas Warwick Mall4.312.9 mi
- Wicked Tulips - North Kingstown RI4.77.2 mi
- Ryan Park4.68.1 mi
- The Breakers4.718.8 mi
- Marble House4.718.6 mi
- The Elms4.718.1 mi
- International Tennis Hall of Fame4.717.9 mi
- Newport Car Museum4.918.2 mi
- Goddard Memorial State Park4.611.6 mi
- Ryan Park4.68.1 mi
- Wilson Park4.79.1 mi
- North Kingstown Town Beach4.69.7 mi
- Arcadia Management Area4.83.9 mi
- Bowen's Wharf4.717.5 mi
- Herreshoff Marine Museum4.719.5 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.414.7 mi
- New York Yacht Club Harbour Court4.717.3 mi
- Goat Island Marina4.617 mi
- Laurel Lane Country Club4.36.2 mi
- Meadow Brook Golf Course4.25.5 mi
- North Kingstown Golf Course4.110.5 mi
- Fenner Hill Golf Club4.47.3 mi
- Beaver River Golf Club4.25.5 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Wickford4.78.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.411.4 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/East Greenwich4.79.1 mi
- Wicked Tulips - North Kingstown RI4.77.2 mi
- Shaw's4.212 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.414.7 mi
- Boston Skydive Center525.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The largest state-managed recreation area in Rhode Island, offering extensive hiking, biking, and equestrian trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).