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North Providence, Rhode Island

Introduction to 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.

North Providence History

North Providence was established in 1636. The town originally included parts of the present day cities of Pawtucket and Providence. It was incorporated in 1765. Salvatore Mancini became the town's first elected mayor in 1974. North Providence is the eighth-highest populated town in Rhode Island.

North Providence and nearby Attractions

  • Providence Children's Museum
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum
  • Smith-Appleby House Museum
  • Museum of Natural History
  • Lincoln Woods State Park

Things To Do In North Providence

You can visit Peter Randall State Park during your stay in North Providence. It is also worth visiting the Twin Rivers Beach. You can also plan a trip to the Mayor Salvatore Mancini Union Free Public Library and Cultural Center and the Providence Jewelry Museum. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on Woonasquatucket River. The Louisquissett Golf Course is an ideal destination for golf lovers.

North Providence Transportation

Flights can be availed from Theodore Francis Green State Airport.

North Providence Higher Education

Providence College, Johnson and Wales University, and Rhode Island College are nearby.

High Points

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

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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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