In Providence, Rhode Island, the median home price is $460,038, compared with the Rhode Island median of $509,480; median household income is $78,787; the population is 664,854; schools rate 4.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 234.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Providence at a glance
Population
664,854
Median Household Income
$78,787
Typical Home Value
$460,038
School District Rating
4.5
Violent Crime Rate
234.8
Avg Commute Time
25.9
About Providence
Providence has a population of 664,854. The median home value is $460,038, 10% below the Rhode Island median. Median household income is $78,787 (10% below the Rhode Island median). The most populated towns are Providence, Cranston, and Pawtucket.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Providence
16 towns, by population.
- Providence191,767 pop.
- Cranston83,250 pop.
- Pawtucket75,893 pop.
- East Providence47,281 pop.
- Woonsocket43,521 pop.
- Cumberland36,820 pop.
- North Providence34,293 pop.
- Johnston29,835 pop.
- Lincoln22,864 pop.
- Central Falls22,701 pop.
- Smithfield22,233 pop.
- Burrillville16,427 pop.
- North Smithfield12,708 pop.
- Scituate10,517 pop.
- Glocester10,221 pop.
- Foster4,523 pop.
County rankings in Rhode Island
Every county in Rhode Island, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Rhode Island
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Rhode Island
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Rhode Island by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Rhode Island
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Rhode Island
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Rhode Island
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Rhode Island
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Rhode Island
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Rhode Island
- 10Best school ratingsRhode Island School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Rhode Island
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Rhode Island
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Rhode Island
Providence at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Providence?
- Providence has a population of 664,854 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Providence?
- The median home value in Providence is $460,038. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Providence?
- Median household income in Providence is $78,787 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Providence in?
- Providence is in Rhode Island.
- How many towns are in Providence?
- Providence contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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