How much are property taxes in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI?
Homeowners in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI pay a median of $4,624 (±$286) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,607.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,650.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $494,400.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,624 (±$286)
- With a mortgage
- $4,607
- Without a mortgage
- $4,650
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Wakefield-Peace Dale against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,624 (±$286) | $5,102 (±$168) | $4,900 (±$36) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,607 (±$410) | $4,988 (±$182) | $4,960 (±$45) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,650 (±$419) | $5,328 (±$243) | $4,779 (±$60) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $494,400 (±$27,919) | $510,800 (±$16,509) | $404,200 (±$4,032) | $332,700 |
In Wakefield-Peace Dale, the median real estate tax is lower than in Washington County ($5,102).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island ($4,900).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Washington County, Wakefield-Peace Dale ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 7 of 18.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Wakefield-Peace Dale
The median tax ($4,624) is 0.9% of the median home value ($494,400).
Across Washington County the same ratio is 1.0%.
Across Rhode Island it is 1.2%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Wakefield-Peace Dale
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | — | $4,624 (±$286) | — |
| Narragansett Pier | 2.2 mi | $5,518 (±$594) | Higher |
| Kingston | 2.2 mi | $4,763 (±$425) | Not measurably different |
| Narragansett | 3.4 mi | $4,695 (±$264) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina | 8.0 mi | $4,375 (±$945) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown (community) | 8.1 mi | $4,142 (±$316) | Lower |
| Jamestown | 8.4 mi | $5,047 (±$636) | Not measurably different |
| North Kingstown | 9.1 mi | $6,396 (±$193) | Higher |
| Richmond | 9.4 mi | $6,362 (±$413) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charlestown (community), RI ($4,142).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Narragansett Pier, RI ($5,518), North Kingstown, RI ($6,396), Richmond, RI ($6,362).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hope Valley | $6,448 (±$536) |
| 2 | Narragansett Pier | $5,518 (±$594) |
| 3 | Kingston | $4,763 (±$425) |
| 4 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | $4,624 (±$286) |
| 5 | Carolina | $4,375 (±$945) |
| 6 | Charlestown (community) | $4,142 (±$316) |
| 7 | Ashaway | $3,853 (±$425) |
| 8 | Westerly (community) | $3,784 (±$166) |
| 9 | Bradford | $2,667 (±$257) |
Wakefield-Peace Dale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside South Kingstown, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wakefield-Peace Dale
How much are property taxes in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI is $4,624 (±$286) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Wakefield-Peace Dale, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Wakefield-Peace Dale higher than in Washington County?
In Wakefield-Peace Dale, the median real estate tax is lower than in Washington County ($5,102).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island ($4,900).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, Rhode Island
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, Rhode Island
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, Rhode Island
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, Rhode Island
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, Rhode Island (place:73132, in state:44).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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