Blackstone, Providence, RI
Living in Blackstone
Bikeability80
Walkability90
Commute46
Public Transit77
Affordability40
Public Safety78
Airports44
Hospitals18
Colleges90
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+625 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
54%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black4%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$117kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more23%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector56%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$482kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent-$19 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier67%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blackstone
United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Providence County29
Property Crime in Blackstone
United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Providence County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 5 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackstone
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blackstone, Providence, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blackstone, Providence, RI
Providence Hebrew Day School
0 miles, W
Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island
1 miles, SW
School One
1 miles, S
The Groden Center
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Blackstone, Providence, RI
Brown University
2 miles, SW
Rhode Island School of Design
2 miles, SW
Johnson & Wales University-Online
2 miles, SW
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
2 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blackstone, Providence, RI
Butler Hospital
0 miles, NW
The Miriam Hospital
1 miles, NW
Rhode Island Hospital
3 miles, SW
Roger Williams Medical Center
3 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Blackstone, Providence, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
9 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
39 miles, NW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
51 miles, SE