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Central Falls
  • Suburb of Providence, RI

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade C
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Central Falls is a suburb of Providence with a population of 22,192. Central Falls is in Providence County. Living in Central Falls offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Central Falls there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families live in Central Falls and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Central Falls...
Population
22,192

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$187,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$955
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    74%
  • Own
    26%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    213.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    74.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    39.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    223.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    867.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    220.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    8%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    1%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    39%
    national  11%

Working in Central Falls

Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$40,235
National
$69,021

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