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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Emmett Cox

Anyone regret moving to Providence?

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no suga...

4 replies 25 upvotes moving
abigail_rider

Housing market in Providence right now

You can expect to pay around $1,333 for rent here. The median home value here is around $322,800, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $66,772 in Providence. It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes s...

1 replies 60 upvotes housing
Adam Ward

Internet providers in Providence?

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average.

3 replies 46 upvotes qa
Robert Flores

Is public transit usable in Providence?

Hey everyone, I'm a 22-year-old data analyst and Household incomes average around $66,772 in Providence. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great.

5 replies 4 upvotes qa
Theodore Miller

Biggest downsides of living in Providence?

First post here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Camila B.

Rent in Providence getting crazy

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thanks in advance! The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
Jacob James

Best and worst neighborhoods in Providence

Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $322,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Providence sits at 496.2 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The w...

4 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Anthony O.

Relocating to Providence, RI — pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Providence sits at 496.2 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for be...

4 replies 45 upvotes moving
Lori S.

Co-working spaces in Providence?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $66,772 in Providence. The median home value here is around $322,800, which seems about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. N...

2 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Sarah

Raising a family in Providence — thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot i...

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Noah T.

Best neighborhoods in Providence

The median home value here is around $322,800, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider — Providence sits at 496.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

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Christopher H.

Commute times in Providence — how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $322,800, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $66,772, which feels a...

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Adam Ward

First time home buyer in Providence

I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider — Providence sits at 496.2 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is...

18 replies 16 upvotes housing
Robert Flores

Housing in Providence compared to Phoenix

Random thought, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $322,800 on average. Median household income is $66,772, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? TIA!

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sofia_soul

Internet providers in Providence?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 190K, Providence is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit nee...

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Noah T.

Biggest downsides of living in Providence?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 38-year-old accountant and Median household income is $66,772, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks!

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Emmett Cox

Unpopular opinion about Providence

I'm a teacher here and With a population of 190K, Providence is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people. Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $66,772 in Providence. The parks and ou...

3 replies 43 upvotes best-worst
kinsley_chef

Should I move to Providence or stay in Tampa?

Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider — Providence sits at 496.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $322,800 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here? Looking forward t...

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abigail_rider

Things that make Providence unique

First post here. I'm a 28-year-old firefighter and Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. With a population of 190K, Providence is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $322,800, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a ...

18 replies 31 upvotes best-worst
Zoe Ross

Remote worker thinking about Providence

Random thought, What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Christopher H.

Job market in Providence — what industries are hiring?

I'm in finance and considering a move to Providence, RI. How's the job market there? The unemployment rate shows 4.8% which seems average. But what does it actually look like on the ground? Is it easy to network and find opportunities?

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Jacob James

First time home buyer in Providence

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $322,800, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes s...

1 replies 60 upvotes housing
Lydia Garcia

Best kept secrets of Providence, RI

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 190K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

1 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Anthony O.

Moving to Providence for work — advice?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $66,772 in Providence. Homes are going for about $322,800 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young single...

4 replies 23 upvotes moving
Christopher H.

Things that make Providence unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $66,772, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Hones...

1 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Dominic Davis

Top 5 things I love about Providence

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,333 for rent here. Rent is about $1,333/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fas...

13 replies 45 upvotes best-worst
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