Downtown, Providence, RI
Living in Downtown
Bikeability86
Walkability99
Commute83
Public Transit83
Affordability100
Public Safety64
Airports44
Hospitals20
Colleges90
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-306 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
24%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years62%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black7%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household24%
Householder living alone63%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income-$25k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van45%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked34%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$378kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
13%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Providence County29
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Providence County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 5 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Providence, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Providence, RI
Bradley School Providence
0 miles, SW
St Patrick Academy
1 miles, NW
Tavares Educational Center
1 miles, S
Wheeler School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Providence, RI
Johnson & Wales University-Online
0 miles, S
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
0 miles, S
Rhode Island School of Design
0 miles, E
Brown University
1 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Providence, RI
Rhode Island Hospital
1 miles, S
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
1 miles, S
Roger Williams Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Butler Hospital
2 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Providence, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
7 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
39 miles, NW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
51 miles, SE