Bristol County, RI Housing Market Brief
county · RI · score computed October 2026
What is Bristol County, RI’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Bristol County, RI in its market cycle?
Bristol County, RI is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Bristol County, RI?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Bristol County, RI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $774K | ▲ +41.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▲ +26.1% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | ▲ +188.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 126 | ▲ +68% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 49 | ▼ -38.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $381 | ▲ +21.3% | Redfin |
How has Bristol County, RI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bristol County, RI a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Bristol County, RI is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Bristol County, RI?
The median sale price in Bristol County, RI is $774K, having risen 41.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Bristol County, RI?
Bristol County, RI scores 12 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Bristol County, RI's Alpha Score?
Bristol County, RI's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (61/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (7/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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