Rhode Island Home Price Index Sees 5.09% Year-Over-Year Increase in August
The home price index in Rhode Island increased by 5.09% year over year in August, according to Cotality.
Providence New Bedford, RI, October 7, 2026 — The home price index for Rhode Island experienced a notable increase of 5.09% when compared to the same period last year, data from Cotality indicates. This annual growth was recorded for the month of August.
The reported increase signifies a continued trend in the state’s real estate market. A home price index is a measure used to track the changes in residential real estate prices over time. It typically reflects the aggregate change in prices for a broad range of residential properties in a given geographic area.
The specific figure of 5.09% represents the cumulative change in home prices over the twelve months leading up to August. This metric is crucial for understanding market dynamics, assessing property value trends, and informing potential buyers, sellers, and investors about the current economic climate of the housing sector in Rhode Island.
Further details regarding the specific methodology used by Cotality to calculate this index, or comparative data points such as monthly changes, regional variations within Rhode Island, or factors contributing to the observed increase, were not provided in the summary information available.
The source of this data is Cotality, a firm that monitors real estate market indicators. The report offers a snapshot of the state’s housing market performance as of August, reflecting year-over-year price appreciation.
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