The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02825 sells for about $445,600, or $289 per square foot.
Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,509 a month.
ZIP 02825 — Scituate
The housing market in 02825 is characterized by high owner-occupancy and stable home values, reflecting its status as a desirable, high-income rural enclave. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced by low turnover and a lack of new high-density development. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are not explicitly published at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP code is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with significant space, as it offers a stable, high-income environment with limited density.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.1% · poverty 3.8% — 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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 02825, Foster, RI
The area is served by the Foster School District, which is generally characterized as a stable, small-town educational environment.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storms and potential flooding in low-lying areas near water bodies.
The area maintains a rural, residential character with limited large-scale commercial development, focusing on preserving its historic and natural landscape.
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.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to the Providence employment core typically ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area offers extensive access to rural outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, woodlands, and local parks, with limited immediate commercial shopping centers.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low vacancy pressure and a high proportion of single-family home rentals.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents largely commuting to the broader Providence-Warwick metropolitan area for employment in education, healthcare, and professional services.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with access to major regional corridors like US Route 6 providing connectivity to Providence.
Development is strictly managed to maintain the rural character of the town, with no major high-density projects currently in the pipeline.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and the Foster School District levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles typical of rural Rhode Island.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZipCodeDex.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- R1 Indoor Karting | Time Mission, Dart City, Mission Box & Axe Bar4.618.1 mi
- United Skates of America4.319.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Providence4.216.7 mi
- Wide World of Indoor Sports4.416.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.119.8 mi
- Amica Mutual Pavilion4.416.6 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.314.8 mi
- Rhode Island Convention Center4.416.7 mi
- Providence Performing Arts Center4.816.9 mi
- Wright's Farm4.414.6 mi
- Johnston Memorial Park4.612.1 mi
- Amarante's Winter Wonderland4.96.3 mi
- Wolf Hill Forest Preserve4.612.4 mi
- Old Furnace State Park4.76.6 mi
- Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area4.69.5 mi
- RISD Museum4.717.1 mi
- Providence Children's Museum4.617 mi
- The Providence Athenaeum4.817.2 mi
- The WaterFire Arts Center4.715.9 mi
- AS220's Empire Street Complex4.516.7 mi
- Logee's Plants for Home & Garden4.57.5 mi
- Johnston Memorial Park4.612.1 mi
- Wolf Hill Forest Preserve4.612.4 mi
- Old Furnace State Park4.76.6 mi
- Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area4.69.5 mi
- Point Breeze4.217.2 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.419.7 mi
- East Providence Yacht Club4.318.2 mi
- Rhode Island Yacht Club4.618.3 mi
- Fairwinds Marina4.619.3 mi
- Melody Hill Golf Club4.19 mi
- Country View Golf Club3.912.1 mi
- Confreda Greenhouses & Farms4.610.2 mi
- Kohl's4.212.6 mi
- Burlington4.212.5 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Smithfield Crossing4.612.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.9 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.416.8 mi
- Boston Skydive Center515.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large protected woodland area for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Local water body providing scenic views and recreational access.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).