Living in North Providence, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Providence · Census data 2020–2024
North Providence has 34,293 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $83,756 (5% lower than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $355,900, the median rent is $1,405/month.
North Providence at a glance
- Population
- 34,293
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $83,756State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $355,900State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,405/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Providence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Providence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Providence the median home value is $355,900, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,405 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,083 a month in housing costs.
North Providence median household income
The median household income in North Providence is $83,756 and the income per person is $46,312. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in North Providence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,555
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.25
North Providence demographics
- Population
- 34,293
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 15,029
- Foreign-born
- 15.7%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Providence ›
Education in North Providence
36.9% of adults 25 and older in North Providence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Providence
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
North Providence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence | 34,293 | $83,756 | $355,900 | $1,405 |
| Providence | 191,767 | $68,119 | $362,200 | $1,408 |
| Lincoln | 22,864 | $104,821 | $450,600 | $1,468 |
| Central Falls | 22,701 | $49,285 | $352,100 | $1,200 |
| Johnston | 29,835 | $91,866 | $355,500 | $1,275 |
| Pawtucket | 75,893 | $68,310 | $325,500 | $1,208 |
| Smithfield | 22,233 | $102,077 | $446,400 | $1,016 |
| Greenville | 8,296 | $97,234 | $434,700 | $1,264 |
| Valley Falls | 12,657 | $92,901 | $375,200 | $1,362 |
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What is the median household income in North Providence, RI?
The median household income in North Providence is $83,756, 5% 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 North Providence?
The median home value in North Providence is $355,900, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in North Providence?
The median gross rent in North Providence is $1,405 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is North Providence, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in North Providence?
The median age in North Providence is 42.1 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in North Providence?
The average commute to work in North Providence is 27 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Providence?
The unemployment rate in North Providence is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Providence?
36.9% of adults in North 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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