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Woonsocket, RI


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Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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.

The People and Families of Woonsocket

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woonsocket had a median family income of $38,353.

Political Inclinations

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.

Woonsocket Housing

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.

Commuting

In Woonsocket, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWoonsocket Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Woonsocket Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Woonsocket, RI

Comparing Woonsocket 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 Citizens87
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Age of the Population52
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime51

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