At a Glance
Median Income
$66,772
$36,694 per capita
Home Value
$322,800
Zillow: $434,698
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
282/100K
1,666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13.2% smoking rate
How Providence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Providence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Providence 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
Providence residents earn a median household income of $66,772 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,694. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% 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 Providence is $322,800 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,698. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 28.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Providence reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,666/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.
Education
34.7% of adults in Providence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Providence has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population190,214
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density10,332/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born32.8%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,772
Per Capita$36,694
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$46,727M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
B+
Home Value$322,800
Rent$1,333
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$434,698
Housing Units78,911
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent282/100K
Property1,666/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault194/100K
Burglary119/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed261 Mbps
EV Stations88
Libraries39
Did You Know?
Providence was founded in 1636.
The median home in Providence was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
32.8% 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.