About Providence
Learn more about the city of Providence by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Providence will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Providence. You can also view apartments for rent in Providence, RI by clicking the link and search box below.
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Providence Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 14.86% |
| 10-17 | 11.19% |
| 18-29 | 26.59% |
| 30-39 | 14.54% |
| 40-49 | 11.79% |
| 50-64 | 10.46% |
| 65 & Over | 10.57% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 18.47 sq mi |
| Total Population | 178,517 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 88th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 77th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 51st percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 83rd percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $29,614 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $45,360 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 21st percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 17th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 35th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 26th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 33rd percentile |
| Single | 67th percentile |
| Married With Children | 17th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 16th percentile |
| Single With Children | 17th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 51st percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | PROVIDENCE |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 14.64 : 1 |
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Providence Living
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- Where is the Providence area and what is the average apartment cost?
- Providence, Rhode Island is 60 miles outside Boston and rental rates range from $900 to $1,100 for a studio apartment and $1,500 to $2,000 for a three bedroom unit. more
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Neighborhoods Around Providence
- Olneyville (6)
- Downtown (6)
- Smith Hill (5)
- Wayland (3)
- Wanskuck (3)
Cities Near Providence
- Cranston (6)
- Warwick (4)
- Newport (3)
- Riverside (3)
- Middletown (2)
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Apartments Near Providence Colleges and Universities
- RISD Apartments (300)
- Rhode Island College Apartments (309)
- Providence College Apartments (309)
- Brown University Apartments (300)
- Rhode Island School of Design Apartments (300)
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- Johnson & Wales University Apartments (297)