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Roger H.

Best kept secrets of East Providence, RI

I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,660 in East Providence. With a population of 46,970, East Providence is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,262/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $322,100 on average. It'...

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Roman W.

The good and bad of living in East Providence

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $322,100, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Dylan Nelson

Top 5 things I love about East Providence

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $79,660 in East Providence. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,262 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Pros: - Friendly people -...

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Ruby Anderson

Best coffee shops in East Providence?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $1,262 for rent here. The median home value here is around $322,100, which seems about average. With a population of 46,970, East Providence is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than you...

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Ruby Anderson

Working in East Providence -salaries realistic?

Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Brooklyn Robinson

Moving from St. Louis to East Providence next month

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,970 people. The median home value here is around $322,100, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for famili...

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Michael Roberts

Commute times in East Providence -how bad?

I'm a 51-year-old social worker and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $79,660 in East Providence. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Ther...

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Ruby Anderson

Is public transit usable in East Providence?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 55-year-old real estate agent and Homes are going for about $322,100 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Dorothy W.

What to expect moving to East Providence?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,970 people. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfac...

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Michael Roberts

Affordable areas near East Providence?

OK so Born and raised here. Median household income is $79,660, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -East Providence sits at 130.3 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in ...

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Dylan Nelson

Considering East Providence vs Kansas City -help me decide

Hey, Median household income is $79,660, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene wh...

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Roman W.

Moving to East Providence -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 52-year-old physical therapist and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $79,660, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? TIA! The...

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Sarah Patel

Best areas to explore in East Providence?

Hey everyone, Median household income is $79,660, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know...

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Reagan Phillips

East Providence vs Omaha -which is better?

So, Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $322,100, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Thanks!

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Olivia Miller

Is East Providence walkable?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 18 months ago and Rent is about $1,262/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Publ...

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Alexa W.

The good and bad of living in East Providence

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 2 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,262 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think?

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Michael Roberts

Pros and cons of East Providence after 4 years

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 46,970, East Providence is a smaller city. Median household income is $79,660, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $322...

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Dylan Nelson

Why I chose East Providence over bigger cities

OK so Household incomes average around $79,660 in East Providence. You can expect to pay around $1,262 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The...

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