Rhode Island Area Profiles
11 published city profiles across Rhode Island, each built from the same authoritative sources and compared on the same terms.
Statewide signals
OpportunityTop 50% of 51 states measured52
Growth31st of 51 states measured46
Housing affordability32nd of 51 states measured69
Climate28th of 51 states measured63
Physical resilienceTop 12% of 51 states measured83
AccessTop 1% of 51 states measured99
Economic stabilityTop 34% of 51 states measured66
Cities
11 published profiles across 1 areaProvidence-Warwick, RI-MA
11 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | Providence County | 191,767 | 61 |
| Cranston | Providence County | 83,250 | 64 |
| Warwick | Kent County | 83,175 | 70 |
| Pawtucket | Providence County | 75,893 | 64 |
| East Providence | Providence County | 47,281 | 67 |
| Woonsocket | Providence County | 43,521 | 57 |
| Newport | Newport County | 24,874 | 62 |
| Central Falls | Providence County | 22,701 | 56 |
| Westerly | Washington County | 18,411 | 68 |
| Valley Falls | Providence County | 12,657 | 66 |
| Newport East | Newport County | 11,069 | 68 |
Strongest opportunity
- Westerly 64
- Newport 62
- Newport East 61
- Warwick 61
- Cranston 58
Fastest development
- East Providence 69
- Pawtucket 65
- Warwick 65
- Central Falls 64
- Providence 54
Statewide physical risk
HurricaneModerate
EarthquakeModerate
Coastal floodingModerate
Low or minimal exposure: inland flooding, heat wave, lightning, ice storm, cold wave, tornado, landslide, strong wind, hail, winter weather, drought, wildfire, tsunami, volcanic activity, avalanche.
Population-weighted across every county in Rhode Island, derived from the FEMA National Risk Index. Exposure varies substantially within a state — check the individual city and ZIP profiles.
Statewide data
| Metric | Value | Compared nationally | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband access ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 91.7% | Top 29%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Distance to major airportNASR current cycle | 10 mi | Top 2%of 51 | NASR current cycle |
| Major airports within 100 milesNASR current cycle | 6 | Top 14%of 51 | NASR current cycle |
| No internet access ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 6.4% | Top 41%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Annual precipitation1991-2020 Normals | 51.3" | 86th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low1991-2020 Normals | 20°F | 42nd percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average July high1991-2020 Normals | 80°F | 10th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Comfortable months1991-2020 Normals | 5 | Bottom 22%of 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Seasonal temperature swing1991-2020 Normals | 42°F | 34th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average household size ±0.012024 ACS 5-Year | 2.39 | 20th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Households ±1,9082024 ACS 5-Year | 441,570 | 14th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age ±0.22024 ACS 5-Year | 40.6 | 80th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population2024 ACS 5-Year | 1,101,801 | 14th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population change (1 year)July 1, 2024 estimate | +0.8% | Top 42%of 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Population change (4 years)July 1, 2024 estimate | +1.4% | Bottom 34%of 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Population density2024 ACS 5-Year | 1,066/sq mi | 96th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population estimateJuly 1, 2024 estimate | 1,112,308 | 14th percentileof 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Average permitted value per unit12 months ending July 2026 | $231,013 | 16th percentileof 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Housing units permitted (12 months)12 months ending July 2026 | 2,149 | Bottom 4%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Multifamily share of permits12 months ending July 2026 | 40.7% | 76th percentileof 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (3 years)12 months ending July 2026 | +48.9% | Top 4%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year)12 months ending July 2026 | +24.4% | Top 4%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents12 months ending July 2026 | 2.0 | Bottom 6%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Cost of living index2023 | 102.1 | Bottom 26%of 51 | 2023 |
| Home price change (1 year)2026 Q2 | +5.0% | 86th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price change (5 years)2026 Q2 | +55.6% | 92nd percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price change (10 years)2026 Q2 | +120.0% | 90th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price to income ±0.12024 ACS 5-Year | 3.5 | Bottom 31%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate ±0.6%2024 ACS 5-Year | 63.6% | 18th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units ±1792024 ACS 5-Year | 485,932 | 14th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent ±$192024 ACS 5-Year | $1,342 | Bottom 41%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value ±$4,0322024 ACS 5-Year | $404,200 | 75th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median property taxes ±$362024 ACS 5-Year | $4,900 | 84th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Owner household income ±$1,6322024 ACS 5-Year | $115,286 | Top 20%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Property tax rate ±0.02%2024 ACS 5-Year | 1.21% | 73rd percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Rent as a share of income ±0.5%2024 ACS 5-Year | 29.2% | Top 37%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Seasonal and second homes ±8782024 ACS 5-Year | 17,575 | 12th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Second homes2024 ACS 5-Year | 3.6% | 59th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacancy rate2024 ACS 5-Year | 5.5% | 31st percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacant housing units ±1,9322024 ACS 5-Year | 44,362 | 6th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income ±$1,2092024 ACS 5-Year | $87,796 | Top 27%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income ±$5732024 ACS 5-Year | $47,150 | Top 24%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate ±0.4%2024 ACS 5-Year | 10.6% | Top 43%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average commute ±0.3 min2024 ACS 5-Year | 27.5 min | Bottom 39%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher ±0.5%2024 ACS 5-Year | 37.7% | Top 25%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Drove alone to work ±0.8%2024 ACS 5-Year | 72.4% | 55th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| EmploymentAugust 2026 | 557,243 | Bottom 14%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Employment change (3 years)August 2026 | −1.2% | Bottom 28%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year)August 2026 | −1.7% | Bottom 28%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Labor forceAugust 2026 | 579,054 | 14th percentileof 51 | August 2026 |
| Labor force participation ±0.4%2024 ACS 5-Year | 82.1% | Top 25%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public transit to work ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 1.7% | 69th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment change (year over year)August 2026 | −0.8% | Top 10%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Unemployment rateAugust 2026 | 3.8% | Top 46%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Worked from home ±0.5%2024 ACS 5-Year | 13.0% | 45th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility2024-25 school year | 54.0% | 57th percentileof 45 | 2024-25 school year |
| Math proficiency2018-19 school year | 31.8% | Bottom 2%of 50 | 2018-19 school year |
| Public schools2024-25 school year | 310 | 8th percentileof 51 | 2024-25 school year |
| Reading proficiency2018-19 school year | 44.0% | Bottom 19%of 49 | 2018-19 school year |
| Schools behind the staffing ratio2024-25 school year | 300 | 8th percentileof 50 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher2024-25 school year | 13.0 | Top 22%of 50 | 2024-25 school year |
Counties in Rhode Island
4 publishedSome measures are published by county and nowhere finer — death rates by intent among them. On a county page those describe the geography they are printed on.