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East Providence, Rhode Island

Introduction to East Providence, Rhode Island

East Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 2 miles E of Providence, Rhode Island (center to center) and 40 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts.The city is located in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. East Providence has a population of 48,688.

East Providence History

The present day city of East Providence was originally inhabited by the Native Americans. In the early 1660s, the city was part of a large settlement known as Rehoboth. In fact, the center of Rehoboth, which was also known as Old Rehoboth, presently lies within the borders of East Providence. The western half of Old Rehoboth was incorporated in 1812 as a separate township. It was named Seekonk, Massachusetts. Later in 1862, part of the township was ceded to Rhode Island and reincorporated as the city of East Providence.

East Providence and nearby Attractions

  • Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum
  • John Brown House Museum
  • Crescent Park Carousel
  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Haines Memorial State Park

Things To Do In East Providence

While staying in East Providence, you can visit the Crescent Amusement Park, Rumford Historic District, Squantum Woods State Park, Roger Williams Square, Grassy Plains Park, and Sabin Point Park. The city also offers easy access to Lincoln Woods State Park and the Museum of Natural History. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Narragansett Park Plaza Shopping Center, Lakeside Shopping Center, and Wampanoag Mall Shopping Center. Golfers can also spend their free hours at the Silver Spring Golf Course and Hunt Club Golf Course.

East Providence Transportation

Theodore Francis Green State Airport is nearby.

East Providence Higher Education

Brown University and Johnson & Wales University are close to the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%East Providence Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%East Providence Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%East Providence Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 15%East Providence Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of East Providence, RI

Comparing East Providence 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 Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better62
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime94

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