Providence
- City in Rhode Island
City
Providence
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Rhode Island
- Rating 4 out of 5 236 reviews
Report Card
- 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 C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$200,300
National
$217,500Median Rent
$994
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Providence Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Providence
- grade A
Classical High School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 426 reviews
- grade A minus
Achievement First Iluminar
- grade B+
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
- grade B+
Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy Elementary
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade B+
Metropolitan Career Tech Center
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 191 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Providence
Top Neighborhoods in Providence
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault295.9national 282.7
- Murder7.2national 6.1
- Rape59national 40.7
- Robbery134.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary397.7national 500.1
- Theft2,349.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft263.7national 284
Residents
Working in Providence
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,610
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Providence Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 236 reviews
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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!
Providence is the capital city of the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island. Providence is more urban and a bit suburban. The diversity is like nothing seen before. My high school consisted of African-Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, and Asians. The city is overall a really nice place to live and the scenery is so pretty!