How has Hughesdale, Johnston, Rhode Island changed over the past year?

Prices in Hughesdale, Johnston, Rhode Island are up 2.2% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with the city median and 8% below the state median, with a gross yield of 4.8 and a Red Flag score of 56.

How does Hughesdale compare with Johnston, Rhode Island overall?

Hughesdale, Johnston, Rhode Island is priced in line with the city median and 8% below the state median, with a gross yield of 4.8. It also has walkability of 37, education in the 44th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 56.

Neighborhood

Hughesdale

Johnston, Rhode Island US

Hughesdale, Johnston, Rhode Island is a moderate-yield market with a gross yield of 4.8 and prices in line with the city median and 8% below the state median. Prices have risen 2.2% over the past year, while the Red Flag score of 56 points to moderate overall risk. Walkability is 37 and education is in the 44th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

3.32 mi²

ZIP Code

02919

County

Providence County

State

Rhode Island

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$492,354

YoY+2.2%

Gross Rental Yield

4.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

56 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

44 / 100

Fair · better than 44% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Hughesdale Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Hughesdale, Johnston.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$492,354	+2.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$269/sqft	+5.1%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,978/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	4.8%	—
Liquidity Score	26 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	66	-29.8%

Is Hughesdale Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Rhode Island crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

56 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane80Very High

Heat80Very High

Flood60High

Earthquake60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Rhode Island averaged 11.9 crimes and 1.5 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.8% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Active transaction volume — 66 homes sold last period

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Hughesdale's live DistrictScore metrics.

Hughesdale Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Rhode Island-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Rhode Island Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	11.9	1.5	-6.8%
2023	12.8	1.7	-11.4%
2022	14.6	1.7	+1.9%
2021	14.3	2.0	+0.4%
2020	14.8	2.3	-16.4%
2019	17.6	2.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Hughesdale inherits the Rhode Island figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Hughesdale

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)2.4 kmHigh

Industrial odor4 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Hughesdale: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Hughesdale

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

37

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

8

Grocery

6

Dining

8

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

3

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Hughesdale's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Hughesdale vs Johnston vs Rhode Island

How Hughesdale benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Hughesdale, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Johnston neighborhoods and about 6% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.8%, against 4.8% for Johnston neighborhoods and 5.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.2%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Johnston neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Hughesdale	$269/sqft	4.8%	26
Johnston	$269/sqft	4.8%	26
Rhode Island	$287/sqft	5.0%	22

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Rhode Island tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.00% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.99%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: transfer tax with a high-value surcharge.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

A surcharge applies to high-value home sales.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Rhode Island property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Hughesdale Real Estate FAQ

Hughesdale, Johnston, Rhode Island has a gross yield of 4.8 and prices in line with the city median and 8% below the state median. Prices rose 2.2% over the past year, while the Red Flag score is 56. Walkability is 37 and education is in the 44th percentile.

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