Central Falls, Rhode Island

Small Rhode Island city with local appeal

Northeast Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71.2

C-

out of 100

Overview

Central Falls is a Rhode Island city with a population of approximately 22,543, part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $383,271. Median household income is $43,092.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,543 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $383,271 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $43,092 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.3 minutes
  • Part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,543

Source: Census ACS

$383,271

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$43,092

Source: Census ACS

24.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

81

Source: Walk Score

103 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Providence County (county-level results)

56%
42%
Democrat 151,508
Republican 112,558
Leans D+14.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 53.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 31/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 59.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 81/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 38.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71.2

Location

Central Falls, RI (41.8883, -71.3945)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.