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Cranston, RI


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Cranston, Rhode Island

Cranston, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 44 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is conveniently located inside the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. There are an estimated 79,269 people in Cranston.

The People and Families of Cranston

In Cranston, about 49% of adults are married.

Cranston has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cranston had a median family income of $55,241.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($49,950) in Cranston. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Cranston Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Cranston is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Cranston, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Cranston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Rhode Island):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Cranston Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Cranston Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cranston, RI

Comparing Cranston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime82
Low Property Crime72

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