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East Providence, RI


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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.

The People and Families of East Providence

In East Providence, about 50% of adults are married. East Providence offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in East Providence if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Providence had a median family income of $48,463.

Political Inclinations

Residents of East Providence gave more campaign money ($30,375) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

East Providence Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in East Providence. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in East Providence?

Commuting

In East Providence, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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