Living in East Providence, RI
Suburb in Rhode Island
East Providence is a suburb in Rhode Island, home to about 47,000 people, with 1.4 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.
Is East Providence a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Easy flying: PVD is 6 mi away
- Safe: violent crime is 0.3× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Strong healthcare: 7 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Mild summers: highs around 81°F
👎 Cons
- Few dog parks: 8 within 9 mi
- Higher taxes: about $1,669 state income tax per resident, 1.4% property tax
- Cloudier than most places
- Fewer family amenities than most places
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Key facts
Living in East Providence: common questions
What is the cost of living in East Providence?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $454k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,090 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 102, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in East Providence?
Rhode Island collects about $1,669 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 1.4% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is East Providence safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.3× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in East Providence?
East Providence has cold winters: winter days average around 41°F and summer days around 81°F, with roughly 37″ of snow a year.
Does East Providence get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 8 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.21 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to East Providence?
The nearest major airport is PVD, about 6 mi away.
How East Providence scores
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