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Johnston, Rhode Island

Introduction to Johnston, Rhode Island

Johnston, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 4 miles NW of Cranston, Rhode Island (center to center) and 43 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is part of the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 28,195 people live in Johnston.

Johnston History

Johnston was initially part of the town of Providence. Later in 1758, it was separated from the town and incorporated on March 6, 1759. It was named after August Johnston, the colonial attorney general. The town's first meeting was held on April 18, 1759, in order to elect the officers. The meeting was held at the house of Benjamin Belknap.

Johnston and nearby Attractions

  • State of Rhode Island Fort Adams State Park
  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Snake Den State Park
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Smith-Appleby House Museum
  • Lincoln Woods State Park

Things To Do In Johnston

Johnston is home to Clemence Irons House, a stone-ender museum constructed in 1691. The town also has several parks such as the Johnston Memorial Park, Woodlake Park Complex, Dyerville State Park, and Woonasquatucket Park. The Westgate Shopping Center, Town Hall Center Shopping Center, and Lexington Building Shopping Center are some of the local shopping centers. The Recreation Department of Johnston also organizes several special events and programs throughout the year.

Johnston Transportation

You can reach Theodore Francis Green State Airport within several minutes.

Johnston Higher Education

Rhode Island College, Bryant College, and Providence College are close to the town.

Comparative Profile of Johnston, RI

Comparing Johnston 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
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing72
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime83
Low Property Crime72
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