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East Providence, RI
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East Providence, RI
At a Glance
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)
Is East Providence a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% below 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 $432,953. 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 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,046/100K. 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.