At a Glance
Median Income
$58,614
$30,593 per capita
Home Value
$268,000
Zillow: $373,514
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
568/100K
2,074/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Woonsocket Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woonsocket's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woonsocket a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woonsocket residents earn a median household income of $58,614 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,593. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woonsocket is $268,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,514. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 29.1% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Woonsocket reports 568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,074/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Woonsocket hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woonsocket has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population43,074
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density5,558/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,614
Per Capita$30,593
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
A
Home Value$268,000
Rent$1,116
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$373,514
Housing Units18,886
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent568/100K
Property2,074/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault386/100K
Burglary472/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation125 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries38
Did You Know?
Woonsocket was founded in 1867.
The median home in Woonsocket was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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