Ive analyzed data from theZillow Home Value Indexto bring you insights into Rhode Islands most prestigious neighborhoods.
What stands out most dramatically is the stark valuation gap between Newports oceanfront communities and inland areas.
Below Ive ranked the neighborhoods from lowest to highest current value with comprehensive growth metrics.
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Despite a brief plateau between 2010-2015, the neighborhood has since accelerated its appreciation trajectory significantly.
The post-2015 resurgence has been particularly strong with 96.6% appreciation over the decade.
While historical data before 2020 is unavailable, this recent performance positions it among Rhode Islands strongest appreciating neighborhoods.
The 2020-2025 period was particularly strong with a 58.4% increase that helped recover and exceed pre-recession valuations.
The areas highest growth occurred between 2015-2020, with recent years showing a relative slowdown to 37.4% appreciation.
After modest growth during 2010-2015, the market accelerated dramatically with values more than doubling in the subsequent decade.
The market has demonstrated remarkable consistency with robust growth across all measured periods including 57.4% appreciation since 2020.
