Providence, RI
Living in Providence
Bikeability69
Walkability88
Commute61
Public Transit69
Affordability66
Public Safety61
Airports44
Hospitals22
Colleges90
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
179kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
57%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black14%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate31%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$200kMedian Home Value-$43k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$831Median Monthly Rent+$87 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached23%
Multiple units20%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier56%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Providence
United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Providence County29
Property Crime in Providence
United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Providence County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump27%
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 Providence
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Providence, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Providence, RI
Bradley School Providence
0 miles, SW
St Patrick Academy
1 miles, N
Tavares Educational Center
1 miles, SE
Community Preparatory School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Providence, RI
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
0 miles, SE
Johnson & Wales University-Online
0 miles, SE
Rhode Island School of Design
1 miles, E
Brown University
1 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Providence, RI
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
1 miles, SE
Rhode Island Hospital
1 miles, SE
Roger Williams Medical Center
1 miles, NW
The Miriam Hospital
2 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Providence, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
7 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
39 miles, NW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
51 miles, SE