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South Kingstown Publick

An independent guide to town government in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Housing

New homes permitted, home values and rents, and the housing stock, from federal data.

Checked . Each source updates once or twice a year.

New homes permitted

Homes approved for construction each year by building permit, counted in housing units: a duplex is two. Some permitted homes are never built, and others take years to finish.

YearHomesIn buildings of 5+
2025870
2024860
2023700
2022770
202110511
20201020
20191290
2018780
2017730
2016530

So far in 2026, through Aug 2026: 162 homes.

Cities and towns report permits to the Census Bureau monthly or once a year. For months without a report, the Bureau estimates the count; those years are marked "partly estimated". Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey.

Home values and rents

From the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which samples households over five years (2020–2024). Each South Kingstown figure has a margin of error (±) because it comes from a sample.

MeasureSouth KingstownRhode Island
Median home value$560,200±$21,673$404,200
Median rent, per month$1,368±$194$1,342
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent52.9%±11.048.0%
Renters paying 50% or more28.4%±9.123.8%

Home value is what owners estimate their home would sell for. Rent is gross rent, including utilities the renter pays. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year, via Census Reporter.

Housing stock

Homes in South Kingstown by who lives in them, 2020–2024.

HomesNumberShare
Lived in by the owner8,57061%
Rented2,79020%
Vacant2,63319%
of which seasonal or vacation homes2,02814%
All homes13,993100%

Estimates from the American Community Survey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter.