Bristol County property tax, in one number.
The typical Bristol County homeowner pays $6,648 a year on a $513,800 home. That's above the Rhode Island rate (1.21%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- 2nd highest rate in Rhode Island.Out of 5 Rhode Island counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 81% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $6,775, versus $6,307 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 5.8% of the median household income of $114,490.
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Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Neighboring counties
Largest Rhode Island counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County | $4,957 | 1.35% |
| Bristol County | $6,648 | 1.29% |
| Providence County | $4,683 | 1.25% |
| Washington County | $5,102 | 1.00% |
| Newport County | $5,414 | 0.89% |
| Rhode Island | $4,900 | 1.21% |
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Effective property tax rates in and around Bristol County.
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Bristol County?
The effective rate is about 1.29%. The median homeowner pays $6,648 a year on a home worth a median $513,800 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $500,000 home in Bristol County?
About $6,450 a year, or roughly $538 a month, at Bristol County's average effective rate of 1.29%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the town assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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