Real Estate Investing in Bristol County, Rhode Island

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 50,568

Should you buy in Bristol County, RI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $660,782
Avg Monthly Rent $2,524
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Bristol County Real Estate

Bristol County is one of those Rhode Island regions where numbers warn before they reward. 3 cities, 50,568 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Bristol County sits firmly in that category.

Population dynamics in Bristol haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$660,782
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,524
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (RI)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Bristol County

2 Colleges 4,861 Students
C
Roger Williams University
4-Year Private Β· 4,344 students
C
Roger Williams University School of Law
4-Year Private Β· 517 students

Cities in Bristol County

ZIP Codes in Bristol County, RI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bristol County

What is the best play in, RI?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in, RI. The numbers - $661K homes against $2,524/mo rents - support that play.

What is the tenant pool like in, RI?

Working renters make up the core of the, RI tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

What are home prices like in, RI?

In, RI the median home value sits at $661K. Against the broader RI market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Does, RI outperform the RI average?

Against the RI average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

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