At a Glance
Median Income
$45,921
$20,202 per capita
Home Value
$300,500
Zillow: $382,685
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
323/100K
1,018/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
60.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
19.0% smoking rate
How Central Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central Falls a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central Falls residents earn a median household income of $45,921 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,202. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 24,426 business establishments, including 1,793 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central Falls is $300,500 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,685. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Central Falls reports 323 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,018/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Central Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
60.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central Falls has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population22,481
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density18,892/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born40.2%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,921
Per Capita$20,202
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$46,727M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
C+
Home Value$300,500
Rent$1,118
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$382,685
Housing Units8,276
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent323/100K
Property1,018/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death7,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation98 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+60.4%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed261 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Central Falls was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
40.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 261 Mbps.
There are 1,793 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.