Providence, RI

Rhode Island · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
190,214 Population
$66,772 Median Income
$322,800 Home Value
$1,333 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
519 Violent Crime / 100K
32.9 yrs Median Age
34.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.4
Economy
4.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.8
Education

People

Population190,214
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density10,332/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 40.7%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$66,772
Per Capita Income$36,694
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty Rate14.9%
County GDP$46,727M

Housing

4.0/5
Home Value (Census)$322,800
Zillow Value$420,051
Median Rent$1,333
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,729

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Depression22.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime519/100K
Property Crime3,822/100K
Murder10.1/100K
Vehicle Theft445.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul37° / 74°
Rain61 in/yr
Snow20 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

3.8/5
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+81.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.89
Libraries (County)39

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Work From Home12.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations88

How Providence Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$66,772
Home Value$322,800
Median Rent$1,333
Poverty Rate14.9%
Bachelor's Degree+34.7%
Unemployment4.8%
Violent Crime518.9 /100K
Avg Temperature53.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population190,214
Population Density10,332 per sq mi
Median Age32.9 years
Male49.0%
Female51.0%
Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40.7% Black 13.3% Hispanic 2.1% Other 43.9%
White40.7%
Black or African American13.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races43.9%

Language

English Only51.6%
Spanish Speakers48.4%
English 51.6% Spanish 48.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.8%
Health Insurance93.2%

Income

11% below avg
Median Household Income$66,772
Per Capita Income$36,694
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,324
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$70,178

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Poverty Rate14.9%
Total Establishments (County)24,426
County GDP$46,727M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,793
Healthcare Facilities1,850
Retail Stores1,923
Manufacturing769
Total Establishments24,426

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,793 Healthcare 1,850 Retail 1,923 Manufacturing 769

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$70,178
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,051

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.0 min
Work From Home12.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

15% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$322,800
Zillow Home Value Index$420,051

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$550,000
Price Per Sq Ft$255
Homes Sold (month)77
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops15.9%
Active Inventory220

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied41.2%

Rental Costs

15% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,333
Zillow Rent Index$2,187

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,318
1 Bedroom$1,402
2 Bedroom$1,729
3 Bedroom$2,087
4 Bedroom$2,480

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,051
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.87%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma12.3%
COPD6.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.2%
Regular Checkup82.3%
Premature Death Rate7,036 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,850
Restaurants (County)1,793

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime518.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter10.1 /100K
Rape50.4 /100K
Robbery161.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault296.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,821.7 /100K
Burglary932.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,444.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft445.0 /100K
Arson13.4 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)28
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

37°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
Sunny Days266 days/year

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation60.7 in
Annual Snowfall20.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood
Good Air Days80.1%
Unhealthy Days/Year0

Geography & Location

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Land Area18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²)
Population Density10,332 per sq mi
Latitude41.8231°
Longitude-71.4188°
County FIPS44007

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.7%
D 56.1%

Democrat +14.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.7%
High School+81.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.89

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density10,332 per sq mi
Land Area18.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations88
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)88
Public Libraries (County)39

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)28
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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