The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02891 sells for about $574,656, or $293 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,266 a month.
ZIP 02891 — Westerly
The Westerly housing market remains competitive with a year-over-year price increase of 8.4%. Demand is driven by its coastal location, though inventory remains limited.
This area fits family buyers and those seeking coastal living, offering a mix of single-family homes and proximity to Rhode Island beaches.
Median prices moved up 8.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 02891
The area is centrally located in southwest Rhode Island, providing access to coastal routes and proximity to the Connecticut state line.
The area features significant coastal access including beaches, the Weekapaug Breachway, and proximity to Dunns Corners for local shopping and dining.
The rental market includes seasonal and long-term options, with some properties offered fully furnished for coastal living.
The local economy is supported by coastal tourism, medical services, and professional offices.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and United States Zip Codes.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mashantucket, CT3.811.6 mi
- Ocean Beach Park4.416 mi
- Yawgoo Valley Ski Area4.218.1 mi
- Adventureland Family Fun Park4.217.3 mi
- Atlantic Beach Park4.51.9 mi
- Mohegan Sun4.518 mi
- Foxwoods Resort Casino4.311.9 mi
- Mohegan Sun Arena4.617.9 mi
- Ocean Mist4.513.2 mi
- Ryan Center4.616.5 mi
- Foxwoods Resort Casino4.311.9 mi
- Mystic Aquarium4.58.2 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mashantucket, CT3.811.6 mi
- Ninigret Park4.77 mi
- Bluff Point State Park4.712.3 mi
- Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum4.719.7 mi
- Mystic Seaport Museum4.68.6 mi
- Montauk Point Lighthouse4.819.7 mi
- B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill4.68.7 mi
- Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center4.711.6 mi
- Ninigret Park4.77 mi
- Bluff Point State Park4.712.3 mi
- Burlingame State Park4.35 mi
- Napatree Point Conservation Area4.85 mi
- Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center4.77.8 mi
- Mystic Downtown Marina4.79 mi
- Mystic River Marina4.59.1 mi
- Payne's Dock4.416.5 mi
- Foxwoods Resort Casino4.311.9 mi
- Lake of Isles4.612.1 mi
- Winnapaug Country Club4.10.9 mi
- Meadow Brook Golf Course4.212.3 mi
- Fenner Hill Golf Club4.410.7 mi
- Olde Mistick Village4.68.4 mi
- Tanger Outlets Foxwoods4.412 mi
- The Velvet Mill4.55.4 mi
- Big Y4.37.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.40.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A notable coastal area for recreation and water access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.