East Providence, RI

Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Bristol County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
46,970 Population 3,537/sq mi density
$79,660 Median Income $45,225 per capita
$322,100 Home Value $447,287 Zillow
$1,262 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
74 Violent Crime/100K 686 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$79,660 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$322,100 home value, $1,262/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

East Providence, RI

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,660
6% above
$45,225 per capita
Home Value
$322,100
14% above
Zillow: $447,287
Median Rent
$1,262/mo
9% above
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
81% below
686/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
4% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How East Providence Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Providence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
114%
Rent
109%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Providence a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Providence residents earn a median household income of $79,660 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,225. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,349 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Providence is $322,100 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,287. Median rent is $1,262/month, with 28.9% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

East Providence reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 686/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.3% of adults in East Providence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Providence 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.

Data Overview

People

Population46,970
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density3,537/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.9%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,660
Per Capita$45,225
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127

Housing

A
Home Value$322,100
Rent$1,262
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$447,287
Housing Units21,719
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property686/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary61/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,741/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation141 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score7.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed308 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries3

Did You Know?

East Providence was founded in 1862.
The median home in East Providence was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
15.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 308 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.