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Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 11 miles NW of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 33 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the city are in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. Woonsocket has a population of 43,224.
In Woonsocket, about 44% of adults are married. Lots of people in Woonsocket live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, Woonsocket had a median family income of $38,353.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Woonsocket residents, with $7,400. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Woonsocket, 35% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Woonsocket rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Woonsocket.
In Woonsocket, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Woonsocket to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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