Living in East Providence, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Providence · Census data 2020–2024
East Providence has 47,281 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $75,912 (14% lower than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $365,500, the median rent is $1,288/month.
East Providence at a glance
- Population
- 47,281
- Median age
- 45.1State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $75,912State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $365,500State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,288/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 59.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is East Providence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Rhode Island median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Providence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Providence the median home value is $365,500, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,288 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,115 a month in housing costs.
East Providence median household income
The median household income in East Providence is $75,912 and the income per person is $47,202. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in East Providence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,921
- Owner-occupied
- 59.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.1%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.23
East Providence demographics
- Population
- 47,281
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 20,836
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Providence ›
Education in East Providence
31.6% of adults 25 and older in East Providence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Providence
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
East Providence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence | 47,281 | $75,912 | $365,500 | $1,288 |
| Providence | 191,767 | $68,119 | $362,200 | $1,408 |
| Seekonk | 15,694 | $120,613 | $482,800 | $1,916 |
| Barrington | 17,126 | $153,198 | $644,100 | $1,943 |
| Pawtucket | 75,893 | $68,310 | $325,500 | $1,208 |
| North Seekonk | 2,974 | $114,712 | $436,700 | $1,421 |
| Central Falls | 22,701 | $49,285 | $352,100 | $1,200 |
| North Providence | 34,293 | $83,756 | $355,900 | $1,405 |
| Rehoboth | 13,022 | $138,214 | $563,000 | $1,195 |
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What is the median household income in East Providence, RI?
The median household income in East Providence is $75,912, 14% lower than the Rhode Island median of $87,796 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Providence?
The median home value in East Providence is $365,500, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in East Providence?
The median gross rent in East Providence is $1,288 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is East Providence, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Rhode Island median.
What is the median age in East Providence?
The median age in East Providence is 45.1 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in East Providence?
The average commute to work in East Providence is 23 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Providence?
The unemployment rate in East Providence is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Providence?
31.6% of adults in East Providence have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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