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Providence, RI

Brown/RISD city — pasta hills, gondolas, creative kids.

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Population
190,214
+0.26% YoY
Median rent
$1,900/mo
Median home
$420k
Sunny days/yr
200
School rating
6/10
Walk score
77/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 0.617/100

Job market

Median income$66,772
Unemployment3.5%
Job growth (yoy)0.8%

Top industries

EducationHealthcareFinance

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Walk & schools

School Rating

6/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score77/100
Transit score46/100
Bike score62/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index6
Property crime index55

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index118

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Apr–May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Shoulder
Jul, Mar
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Jan–Feb (cold)
Sun
Mixed skies
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 82°F, winters 30°F. moderate rainfall; mixed skies.

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