North Providence Town, RI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
33,940 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,854 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$318,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$877 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,174 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Providence County
3
Providence-Warwick Metro Area
3
Rhode Island
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Providence County
4
Providence-Warwick Metro Area
3
Rhode Island
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 11 26
Feb 4 9 29
Mar 5 6 37
Apr 5 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 5 1 42
Dec 5 8 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 5%

Schools

North Providence High
<1 miles, W 2.8 star
Birchwood Middle School
<1 miles, NE 1.4 star
Joseph A Whelan School
<1 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Rhode Island College
1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Providence College
2 miles, S 4.1 star

Hospitals

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
<1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Roger Williams Medical Center
2 miles, S 3.2 star
The Miriam Hospital
3 miles, SE 3.2 star
Butler Hospital
4 miles, SE

Airports

Worcester Regional Airport
35 miles, N 1 star
Martha's Vineyard Airport
54 miles, SE 1 star