Providence, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Providence, Rhode Island Summary
Life in Providence research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Providence over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Providence:
The population in Providence is 188,812.
The median home value in Providence is $248,900.
The median income in Providence is $55,787.
The cost of living in Providence is 110 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Providence is $1,098.
The unemployment rate in Providence is 7.5%.
The poverty rate in Providence is 21.5%.
Table Of Contents
Providence SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
8
Providence, RI Crime Report
5,438
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,925.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
24.71%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Providence / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,438 | 2,925.7 | 1,476.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 745 | 400.8 | 230.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 22 | 11.8 | 3.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 145 | 78.0 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 501 | 269.5 | 157.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,693 | 2,524.9 | 1,245.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 510 | 274.4 | 166.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 3,489 | 1,877.1 | 935.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 694 | 373.4 | 142.7 | 246.0 |
Providence, RI Cost Of Living
110
Providence's Overall Cost Of Living
Providence's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Providence | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 118 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 118 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 127 | 100 | |
Providence, RI Photos
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Providence Articles
Rankings for Providence in Rhode Island
Map Of Providence, RI
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Population over time in Providence
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 179,472 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 179,435 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 179,509 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 178,851 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 178,680 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 178,562 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 178,056 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 178,185 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 178,130 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 178,286 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Providence
| Race | Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.1% | 70.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 13.0% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 42.9% | 16.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Providence
| Gender | Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Providence for adults over 25
| Education | Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Providence, Rhode Island
| Income | Providence | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 15.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 18.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 8.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.5% |
