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 better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Emma
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in education. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Isla Mendoza
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Definitely worth checking out..
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lake_ethan9
same here
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Daniel F.
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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