Westerly, 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
0.84%

Homeowners in Westerly, Rhode Island paid a median $3,784 a year in property tax on a median home worth $448,800, an effective rate of about 0.84% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

#8 lowest of 28Rhode Island places we cover

1.00%Washington County overall
Median tax paid
$3,784
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$448,800
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.84%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
4.0%
of $95,207 median household income
Owner costs
$2,120/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Westerly vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Westerly0.84%
Washington County1.00%
Rhode Island1.21%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Westerly$3,784
Washington County$5,102
Rhode Island$4,900
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Westerly

At the local 0.84% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,265$105
$250,000$2,108$176
$350,000$2,951$246
$500,000$4,216$351

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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 Westerly, Rhode Island?

Homeowners in Westerly, Rhode Island paid a median $3,784 a year in property tax on a median home worth $448,800, an effective rate of about 0.84% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Westerly?

About $2,108 a year at the 0.84% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Westerly higher than the rest of Rhode Island?

Westerly ranks #8 lowest of 28 Rhode Island places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.21%. Washington County overall is 1.00%.