At a Glance
Median Income
$67,436
$35,558 per capita
Home Value
$286,200
Zillow: $387,713
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,277/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Pawtucket Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pawtucket's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pawtucket a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pawtucket residents earn a median household income of $67,436 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,558. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% 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 Pawtucket is $286,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,713. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 27.2% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Pawtucket reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,277/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Pawtucket hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pawtucket has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population75,280
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density8,683/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,436
Per Capita$35,558
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$46,727M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A
Home Value$286,200
Rent$1,152
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$387,713
Housing Units33,010
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,277/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault261/100K
Burglary437/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation89 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed261 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Pawtucket was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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