East Providence, Rhode Island

Small Rhode Island city with local appeal

Northeast Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.4

C

out of 100

Overview

East Providence is a Rhode Island city with a population of approximately 46,900, part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $453,562. Median household income is $71,736.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 46,900 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $453,562 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $71,736 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.9 minutes
  • Part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

46,900

Source: Census ACS

$453,562

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$71,736

Source: Census ACS

22.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

50

Source: Walk Score

108 (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 45.3/100

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

Income vs Housing 43.6/100

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

Commute Time 64.1/100

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

Crime 80/100

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

Walkability 50/100

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

Purchasing Power 47/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 73.4

Location

East Providence, RI (41.8138, -71.3688)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

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