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North Providence, RI


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North Providence, Rhode Island

North Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 3 miles NW of Providence, Rhode Island (center to center) and 40 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. North Providence has a population of 32,411.

The People and Families of North Providence

In North Providence, about 48% of adults are married. Lots of people in North Providence live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in North Providence.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Providence had a median family income of $51,655.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among North Providence residents, with $12,900. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

North Providence Housing

In North Providence, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In North Providence, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%North Providence Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of North Providence, RI

Comparing North 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
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity38
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime83

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