Cranston Real Estate
Cranston is Rhode Island's second-largest city, offering buyers a mix of historic villages and suburban neighborhoods just south of Providence.
Cranston market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Cranston, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Cranston
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Recently sold in Cranston
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.






Popular neighborhoods in Cranston
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Cranston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
- District
- Dartmouth
- Enrollment
- 810
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
- District
- Dartmouth
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- Dartmouth
Commute
Real drive time from Cranston's center to Downtown Providence.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Cranston, from New Bedford, New Bedford Regional Airport.
Cities near Cranston
ZIP codes in Cranston
Cranston real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Cranston right now?+
There are currently 500 active listings in Cranston, Rhode Island, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Cranston?+
The median list price for active listings in Cranston is $475,000. Homes are spending an average of 34 days on market.
Is Cranston's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Cranston have risen 2.8% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Cranston?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Cranston are Edgewood, Western Cranston, Dean Estates.
What schools serve Cranston?+
The closest public schools to Cranston's center are Andrew B. Cushman School, Dartmouth Middle, Dartmouth High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Cranston walkable?+
Cranston's center has a walkability score of 16 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Cranston?+
The typical drive from Cranston's center to Downtown Providence is about 43 minutes (34.7 miles).