Real Estate

Rhode Island Has No Affordable Cities Left, Says Realtor.com

The lack of affordable homes is due to construction and zoning hurdles, according to Realtor.com.

There are no more affordable municipalities left in Rhode Island, according to Realtor.com.

"Rhode Island, the nation's smallest state, is made up of 39 municipalities, including 31 towns and eight cities, and not one of them is affordable for the typical resident to purchase or lease property, according to the 2025 Housing Fact Book recently released by HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University," Realtor.com said.

Rhode Island's real estate challenges are due to a "combination of limited home supply, strong demand, and strict zoning regulations that constrain new construction," as well as zoning restrictions and the permitting process, the website reported.

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