Homes, values and local insight for Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island. Typical home value $458,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Cranston is the city next door to Providence, with a strong Italian-American identity centered in Knightsville and the St. Mary's Feast every July. It is also where the first Del's Lemonade stand opened in 1948, and where the colonial harbor of Pawtuxet Village hosts Gaspee Days each spring.
Roger Williams bought the land in 1638, and settlers William Arnold, William Harris, William Carpenter and Zachariah Rhodes farmed the Pawtuxet meadows. Cranston was set off from Providence as a town in 1754 and became a city on March 10, 1910. The Sprague family built a textile and political dynasty here, and their 1790 homestead grew into the Governor Sprague Mansion by 1864. Cranston mixes dense, walkable older neighborhoods on the east side with suburban streets and working farms out west. Residents get a short ride into Providence, plus local feasts, red-sauce Italian dinners and a coastal edge along Edgewood and Pawtuxet.
Historic harbor village where the Pawtuxet River meets the Providence River, shared with Warwick. The historic district holds dozens of preserved colonial buildings, plus Broad Street restaurants and the Gaspee Days festivities. ( source )
Eastern Cranston neighborhood about three miles from Providence, bordering Washington Park. Broad tree-lined streets, large Victorian homes, several National Register historic districts including Norwood Avenue, and yacht clubs and marinas on the water. ( source )
Urban neighborhood named for innkeeper and Congressman Nehemiah Knight. Many families trace roots to Itri, Italy, and the streets fill each July for the St. Mary's Feast. ( source )
Mid-city area along Reservoir Avenue. Dean Estates grew out of John M. Dean's Tupelo Farm starting in the 1930s, next to Meshanticut Park and the Garden City Center shopping village. ( source )
Historic village in southwest Cranston, known as Searle's Corner before 1872. Home to the 1677 Edward Searle House and a long-running May Breakfast tradition started by Oak Lawn Baptist Church in 1865. ( source )
The rural side of the city, with larger lots and working farms such as Confreda Greenhouses and Farms on Scituate Avenue and Pippin Orchard. Served by schools like Orchard Farms Elementary and Hope Highlands Middle. ( source )
Small former mill village in the far southwest corner, where Main Street forms the Cranston and Scituate line. It grew around the textile mill Dr. Caleb Fiske formed in 1812 on the Pawtuxet River. ( source )
Upscale Spanish dinners and a go-to spot for celebrations, with generous portions ( source )
Italian-American · 100 Sabra StreetFamily favorite with a lake view and a strong kids menu ( source )
Italian · 170 Randall StreetNo-frills spot known for veal and peas and linguini with white clam sauce; reservations recommended ( source )
Italian · 1791 Cranston StreetChef Nick's homemade pasta, including pappardelle alla bolognese and veal chop Parmigiana ( source )
Italian · 1463 Park AvenueFamily-style portions of chicken parm, tortellini carbonara and broiled scrod ( source )
Italian · 2195 Broad Street, Pawtuxet VillagePesto shrimp scampi and cocktails with a water view in Pawtuxet Village ( source )
Indian · 16 Midway RoadModern Indian dishes like crispy spicy cauliflower, chicken naan and lamb curry ( source )
Hot wieners · 1012 Reservoir AvenueRhode Island hot wieners ordered all the way ( source )
Pawtuxet Village ice cream shop on Broad Street with a long list of unique flavors. ( source )
Lively Pawtuxet Village bistro on Broad Street with a rotating menu and a busy bar. ( source )
Casual Park Avenue pub known for stuffies, clam chowder, burgers and Friday specials. ( source )
High-energy bar and restaurant on Hillside Road, popular with groups. ( source )
City library system with museum passes, book and movie groups, a C-Lab for 3D printing, and Cool Tools you can borrow. ( source )
Open-air shopping village built around a green and gazebo, serving the area for 70+ years, with national brands, dining, and a Sunday market at the gazebo. ( source )
Family farm market on Scituate Avenue in western Cranston with fresh produce, sweet corn, plants, a garden center and a gourmet deli. ( source )
Farm store open daily with cider, apple cider donuts, pies, preserves, honey and maple syrup made at the orchard. ( source )
Park Avenue deli with Middle Eastern and Armenian flavors, build-your-own bowls, baba ghanoush and catering platters. ( source )
Twenty-acre lake park given to the state by John M. Dean in 1910, the year Cranston became a city. A short loop walk around Meshanticut Lake. ( source )
in townSalt marsh and waterfront park at the south end of Narragansett Boulevard in Edgewood, cared for by the Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Association. ( source )
in townThe state's longest bike path, running 19 miles from Cranston Street in Cranston to western Coventry on an old rail corridor. ( source )
about 8 milesNearest state park, with a nine-hole golf course, 18 miles of bridle trails, saltwater fishing, swimming and picnic areas. ( source )
about 5 milesNational Park Service site where Roger Williams founded Providence in 1636, with lawns, a crabapple orchard and a visitor center. ( source )
about 30 milesCoastal refuge open sunrise to sunset for hiking, birding, wildlife photography and fishing along Moonstone Beach. ( source )
Home of four generations of the Sprague family, begun as a 1790 farmhouse and expanded into an elegant mansion in 1864. Run as a museum by the Cranston Historical Society. ( source )
Circa 1770 homestead owned by the Cranston Historical Society since 1959. Hosts colonial activities for third graders, a Christmas Open House and tours by appointment. ( source )
Seventeen-acre orchard with pick-your-own apples on weekends in season. ( source )
City summer swim center with day and season passes for residents and non-residents. ( source )
Local yacht club on the Providence River with events for boaters and non-boaters, racing, and sailing lessons through its partner sailing school. ( source )
Knightsville's Italian street feast, in its 121st year in 2026, with nightly music, Italian food, rides and a Sunday fireworks show. ( source )
May and JunePawtuxet Village celebration of the 1772 Gaspee affair, with an arts festival, fireworks, a 5K, the Gaspee Days Parade and a colonial encampment. ( source )
Late summerCranston Historical Society food event held at the Sprague Mansion. ( source )
First Sunday in DecemberThe historical society opens the colonial Joy Homestead to the public for the holidays. ( source )
Arlington, Eden Park, Edgewood Highland, Garden City, Gladstone, Glen Hills, Oak Lawn, Orchard Farms, George J. Peters, Edward S. Rhodes, Stadium, Stone Hill, William R. Dutemple, Woodridge
MiddleHugh B. Bain, Hope Highlands, Park View, Western Hills
HighCranston High School East, Cranston High School West, Cranston Area Career and Technical Center
PrivateImmaculate Conception Catholic Regional School
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
I-95, I-295, RI 10 (Huntington Expressway), RI 37, US 1, RI 2 and RI 5
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The typical home in Cranston is worth $458,000, 1% above the Providence County typical value of $455,000 and 11% below the Rhode Island typical value of $511,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Cranston, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Cranston moved +30.9% over five years and +101.8% over ten.
Median gross rent in Cranston. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Cranston lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Cranston.
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Typical value $456,000 · 30,363 residents
Area guide →Typical value $435,000 · 194,706 residents
Area guide →Typical value $422,000 · 83,554 residents
Area guide →Typical value $409,000 · 31,326 residents
Area guide →Typical value $417,000 · 34,791 residents
Area guide →Typical value $447,000 · 47,961 residents
Area guide →See the full Providence County real estate guide or the Rhode Island real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Cranston was $458,000 in August 2026, +1.4% over the past year.
Cranston is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
About 84,448 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 82,885 in 2020.
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67% of occupied homes in Cranston are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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The typical home in Cranston is worth $455,717 as of August 2026, across 3 ZIP codes ranging from $409,143 in 02910 to $648,430 in 02921. Values moved +1.8% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02910 | $409,143 | +1.3% | +29.4% | ||
| 02920 | $455,717 | +1.8% | +31.2% | $511,000 | 32 |
| 02921 | $648,430 | +2.5% | +34.9% | $720,000 | 70 |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
