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Central Falls, RI

Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Providence County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
22,481 Population 18,892/sq mi density
$45,921 Median Income $20,202 per capita
$300,500 Home Value $374,153 Zillow
$1,118 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
422 Violent Crime/100K 1,488 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,921 median income, 6.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$300,500 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
422 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$300,500
7% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
4% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
28.6%
56% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,276
Median year built: 1942

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$300,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$374,153
Median Sale Price
$840,000
Median List Price
$512,499
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

28.6%
Owner-Occupied
71.4%
Renter-Occupied
29%
71%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,394/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,727/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,099/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,449/mo
Census median rent: $1,118/mo · Zillow rent: $1,633/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
146 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$155
Active Inventory
14
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
32.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1942
Average age of housing stock: 84 years
Homeownership Rate
28.6%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$300,500
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$374,153
Median Sale Price$840,000
Median List Price$512,499
Price Per Sq Ft$155

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,118
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,633
FMR Studio$1,325
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,394
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,727
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,099
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,449

Market

Days on Market146
Sale-to-List Ratio0.9%
Price Drops14.3%
Homes Sold1
Active Inventory14
Price Per Sq Ft$155

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied28.6%
Renter-Occupied71.4%
Homeownership Rate28.6%
Total Housing Units8,276
Median Year Built1942
Rent Burden32.9%