Rhode Island

Financial data for local governments across Rhode Island

8 Cities
5 Counties
31 Towns
28 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for Rhode Island.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
RI state personal income tax Rhode Island personal income tax uses a bracketed schedule; the published tables apply rates of 3.75%, 4.75%, and 5.99%. Division advisory published November 3, 2025 (Tax Year 2026 tables; includes Tax Year 2025 table reference). Rate missing RI Advisory 2025-22 inflation adjustments; RI personal income tax
RI sales and use tax (base) Rhode Island imposes sales tax and use tax at 7% on taxable transactions. Current RI Division of Taxation guidance (last updated December 8, 2025). Rate missing RI sales and use tax
RI property tax policy (municipal rate setting) Rhode Island municipal and fire district property tax rates are set locally; no single statewide municipal property tax rate applies. FY2026 municipal and fire district tax rate publication. Needs review RI Division of Municipal Finance tax rates; FY2026 RI tax rates by class of property

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

1,095,371 Population
$86,372 Median Household Income
$368,800 Median Home Value
40.5 Median Age
10.9% Poverty Rate
5.7% Unemployment Rate
63.3% Homeownership Rate
37.3% Bachelor's+ Rate

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