The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02808 sells for about $425,000, or $258 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 10 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,238 a month.
ZIP 02808 — Westerly
The housing market in 02808 shows strong appreciation and high demand, evidenced by a very low median days on market of 10 days and a sale-to-list ratio exceeding 100%. While inventory remains extremely tight, the area's affordability relative to the state median continues to attract buyers. Market conditions are driven by limited supply and steady demand from local professionals.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a quieter, suburban-to-rural lifestyle with a relatively high owner-occupancy rate and proximity to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 10 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 103.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 02808, Washington County, RI
The area faces relatively low overall natural-hazard risk, with coastal flooding, hurricanes, and ice storms identified as the primary concerns.
The local economy is supported by industries including health care, accommodation and food services, and construction, with a notable share of the workforce engaged in remote work.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Rhode Island) — Local Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at full and fair cash value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local tax rate (mill rate). Municipalities may apply homestead exemptions or tax classifications (residential vs. commercial) as authorized by state law.
The mean commute time is approximately 23 minutes, reflecting a suburban to rural profile with access to regional employment hubs.
The area offers access to local parks and outdoor recreational spaces typical of the Washington County region, with shopping and dining options available within a short driving distance.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a mix of housing types, with rents generally below national averages.
The local economy is driven by health care, manufacturing, and retail trade, with a significant portion of the population working from home.
The area is served by regional road networks with limited public transit options, necessitating personal vehicle use for most commutes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including coastal and storm-related risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates via US5 and ZipCodeDex.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mashantucket, CT3.811.6 mi
- Ocean Beach Park4.419.3 mi
- Yawgoo Valley Ski Area4.214 mi
- Adventureland Family Fun Park4.214.1 mi
- Atlantic Beach Park4.55.8 mi
- Mohegan Sun4.518.7 mi
- Foxwoods Resort Casino4.311.9 mi
- Mohegan Sun Arena4.618.6 mi
- Ocean Mist4.510.8 mi
- Ryan Center4.612.6 mi
- Foxwoods Resort Casino4.311.9 mi
- Mystic Aquarium4.510.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mashantucket, CT3.811.6 mi
- Ninigret Park4.74.8 mi
- East Matunuck State Beach4.611.8 mi
- Mystic Seaport Museum4.611.4 mi
- B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill4.610.6 mi
- Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center4.711.8 mi
- Submarine Force Library & Museum4.817.5 mi
- Watch Hill Lighthouse4.68.8 mi
- Ninigret Park4.74.8 mi
- Burlingame State Park4.32.5 mi
- Napatree Point Conservation Area4.89.2 mi
- Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center4.710.6 mi
- Arcadia Management Area4.810.4 mi
- Mystic Downtown Marina4.712 mi
- Mystic River Marina4.512.4 mi
- Payne's Dock4.417.7 mi
- Foxwoods Resort Casino4.311.9 mi
- Lake of Isles4.611.8 mi
- Winnapaug Country Club4.15 mi
- Laurel Lane Country Club4.39.7 mi
- Meadow Brook Golf Course4.28.1 mi
- Olde Mistick Village4.610.9 mi
- Tanger Outlets Foxwoods4.412 mi
- The Velvet Mill4.58.9 mi
- Big Y4.311.1 mi
- Champlin's Seafood4.512.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Various community parks and green spaces serving the Bradford area.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 44.7% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $235,000 (44.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.