Rhode Island Gazetteer
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kent County | 87 |
| 2. | Bristol County | 84 |
| 3. | Providence County | 74 |
| 4. | Washington County | 71 |
| 5. | Newport County | 65 |
