What is the rental yield in Whitehall?

The gross yield in Whitehall is 4.6. Prices are in line with the city median and about 58% above the state median, while the Red Flag score is 47 and values increased 9.3% over the past year. Walkability is 52.

How does Whitehall compare to Middletown, Rhode Island?

Whitehall is priced in line with the Middletown median and has a gross yield of 4.6. The Red Flag score is 47, walkability is 52, education is in the 63rd percentile, and prices rose 9.3% over the past year.

What is the price trend in Whitehall?

Prices in Whitehall rose 9.3% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with the city median and about 58% above the state median, with a gross yield of 4.6 and a Red Flag score of 47.

How walkable is Whitehall?

Whitehall has a walkability of 52, which is moderate in the dataset. It also has a gross yield of 4.6, a Red Flag score of 47, education in the 63rd percentile, and prices about 58% above the state median.

Neighborhood

Whitehall

Middletown, Rhode Island US

Whitehall in Middletown, Rhode Island is a higher-priced neighborhood with a gross yield of 4.6 and a Red Flag score of 47. Prices are in line with the city median and about 58% above the state median, while values rose 9.3% over the past year. Walkability is 52 and education is in the 63rd percentile, giving it a moderate access profile with a strong recent price trend.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

4.32 mi²

ZIP Code

02842

County

Newport 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

$814,258

YoY+9.3%

Gross Rental Yield

4.6%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

47 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

63 / 100

Good · better than 63% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Whitehall Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Whitehall, Middletown.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$814,258	+9.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$462/sqft	+31.4%
Asking Rent (Median)	$3,134/mo	+6.2%
Gross Rental Yield	4.6%	—
Liquidity Score	20 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	37	+19.4%

Is Whitehall Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

47 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Hurricane80Very High

Wildfire60High

Strong Wind60High

Flood40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Tornado20Low

Heat20Low

Hail20Low

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

Appreciating market — +9.3% sale-price YoY

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Whitehall's live DistrictScore metrics.

Whitehall 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; Whitehall inherits the Rhode Island figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Whitehall

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)0.7 kmVery High

Industrial odor7 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Whitehall: 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 Whitehall

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

52

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

7

Grocery

14

Dining

9

Schools

1

Universities

2

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

6

Parks

0

Rail Transit

1

Coworking

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

Whitehall vs Middletown vs Rhode Island

How Whitehall benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Whitehall, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Middletown neighborhoods and about 61% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.6%, against 4.6% for Middletown neighborhoods and 5.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 9.3%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Middletown neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Whitehall	$462/sqft	4.6%	20
Middletown	$462/sqft	4.6%	20
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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Whitehall Real Estate FAQ

Whitehall in Middletown, Rhode Island shows a gross yield of 4.6, prices in line with the city median, and prices about 58% above the state median. The Red Flag score is 47, and values rose 9.3% over the past year, with walkability of 52 and education in the 63rd percentile.

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