Providence
- City in Rhode Island
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Providence
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Rhode Island
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 257 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade C minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Median Home Value
$248,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,098
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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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
- Assault269.5national 282.7
- Murder11.8national 6.1
- Rape41.4national 40.7
- Robbery78national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary274.4national 500.1
- Theft1,877.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft302.9national 284
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Working in Providence
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$55,787
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Providence Reviews
Rating 3.96 out of 5 257 reviews
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Providence is by far the most diverse place I’ve ever lived in. I lived in Federal Hill for three years, and Smith Hill for several months- also have family in Elmwood. As I was told upon moving, Providence is more of a series of distinct neighborhood than one city, characterized by different ethnicities- of which there are many! The entire socioeconomic spectrum is represented here. Lots of poverty, crime and drugs, or lots of gentrification, boutique shops and expensive restaurants, depending on where you’re at- which switches on a nearly block basis at times. Speaking of food, you can hardly do better than Providence! It is somewhat of a cultural hub, and a high density of higher education. Jobs are relatively hard to come by, and wages often do not match the relatively high cost of living- which has increased dramatically in recent times. Providence is a mixed bag that is full of life, struggling in some ways but is overall a vibrant and beautiful place with beautiful people!
I don’t know how the last poster can say such bad things about Providence. We are visitors who’ve vacationed here many times in the summer and most of the city has such beautiful buildings both old and new, so many great restaurants and the influence of artists is everywhere. In neighboring CT all the cities except super rich Greenwich are absolutely horrible in comparison. We will keep coming back!
Providence is one of the most vibrant small cities on the east coast. A truly superb and diverse selection of restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Eclectic, boutique shopping in quaint neighborhoods and a beautiful, high-end mall with every popular store you would expect to find. The city also offers plenty of entertainment choices from live music venues, off Broadway shows and small community theaters. Galleries and museums for art enthusiasts and an exciting international college student scene makes Providence a great place to visit or live!