East Providence SnackAbility
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Crime in East Providence summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in East Providence. Key points include:
There were 359 total crimes in East Providence in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in East Providence is 754.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in East Providence is 73.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in East Providence is 681.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in East Providence is -64.38% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In East Providence Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
East Providence / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 359 | 754.9 | 1,185.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 73.6 | 153.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 8.4 | 22.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 27.3 | 99.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 324 | 681.3 | 1,032.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 29 | 61.0 | 91.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 258 | 542.5 | 820.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 77.8 | 120.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in East Providence summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East Providence. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Rhode Island. Key points include:
The cost of living in East Providence is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in East Providence is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in East Providence is $439,965.
The median income in East Providence is $75,912.
East Providence's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In East Providence Comparison Table
| Living Expense | East Providence | Rhode Island | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 123 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 106 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 108 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
East Providence, RI Weather
The average high in East Providence is 60.0° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 78.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.7 inches of precipitation each year with 35.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | East Providence |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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East Providence Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in East Providence
The current population in East Providence is 47,281. The population has decreased 0.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47,281 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 46,970 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 47,012 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 47,171 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 47,442 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 47,483 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 47,449 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 47,425 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 47,260 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 47,266 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 47,166 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 47,099 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 47,145 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 47,265 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 47,491 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Providence
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East Providence is:
72.8% White with 34,407 White residents.
5.9% African American with 2,778 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 118 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 1,214 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
2.4% Other with 1,113 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 3,190 Two Or More residents.
9.4% Hispanic with 4,440 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 68.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.9% | 4.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 17.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in East Providence
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East Providence is 49.5% female with 23,396 female residents.
East Providence is 50.5% male with 23,885 male residents.
| Gender | East Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Providence for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in East Providence completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in East Providence completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in East Providence completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in East Providence completed some college.
9.0% of adults in East Providence completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in East Providence completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in East Providence completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in East Providence completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in East Providence completed doctorate degree.
| Education | East Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East Providence, Rhode Island
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4.8% of households in East Providence earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in East Providence earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in East Providence earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in East Providence earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in East Providence earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in East Providence earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in East Providence earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in East Providence earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.7% of households in East Providence earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.4% of households in East Providence earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 14.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
