Wakefield-Peace Dale, Rhode Island property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.94%

Homeowners in Wakefield-Peace Dale, Rhode Island paid a median $4,624 a year in property tax on a median home worth $494,400, an effective rate of about 0.94% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians ยท Census-designated place

#10 lowest of 28Rhode Island places we cover

1.00%Washington County overall
Median tax paid
$4,624
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$494,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.94%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
4.3%
of $106,551 median household income
Owner costs
$2,223/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Wakefield-Peace Dale vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Wakefield-Peace Dale0.94%
Washington County1.00%
Rhode Island1.21%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Wakefield-Peace Dale$4,624
Washington County$5,102
Rhode Island$4,900
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Wakefield-Peace Dale

At the local 0.94% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,403$117
$250,000$2,338$195
$350,000$3,273$273
$500,000$4,676$390

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Wakefield-Peace Dale, Rhode Island?

Homeowners in Wakefield-Peace Dale, Rhode Island paid a median $4,624 a year in property tax on a median home worth $494,400, an effective rate of about 0.94% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Wakefield-Peace Dale?

About $2,338 a year at the 0.94% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Wakefield-Peace Dale higher than the rest of Rhode Island?

Wakefield-Peace Dale ranks #10 lowest of 28 Rhode Island places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.21%. Washington County overall is 1.00%.