Cranston, RI
Living in Cranston
Bikeability35
Walkability34
Commute63
Public Transit44
Affordability44
Public Safety77
Airports50
Hospitals29
Colleges90
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Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
81kPopulation+674 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
33%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black5%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$244kMedian Home Value-$15k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$916Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cranston
United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Providence County29
Property Crime in Cranston
United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Providence County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 29 | 4 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 7 |
| 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 | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 5 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cranston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cranston, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cranston, RI
St Mary Elementary School
2 miles, NE
Precious Angels Child Care Center
3 miles, E
A Childs University
3 miles, E
St Joseph School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Cranston, RI
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
5 miles, NE
Johnson & Wales University-Online
5 miles, NE
Rhode Island College
5 miles, N
Rhode Island School of Design
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cranston, RI
Kent County Memorial Hospital
5 miles, S
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
5 miles, NE
Rhode Island Hospital
5 miles, NE
Roger Williams Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Cranston, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
4 miles, SE
Worcester Regional Airport
40 miles, NW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
52 miles, SE