Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Small Rhode Island city with local appeal

Northeast Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.2

D+

out of 100

Overview

Woonsocket is a Rhode Island city with a population of approximately 43,135, part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $393,530. Median household income is $54,398.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 43,135 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $393,530 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $54,398 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.4 minutes
  • Part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

43,135

Source: Census ACS

$393,530

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$54,398

Source: Census ACS

27.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

57

Source: Walk Score

105 (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 52.2/100

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

Income vs Housing 38.1/100

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

Commute Time 50.6/100

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

Crime 35/100

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

Walkability 57/100

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

Purchasing Power 42/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 67.2

Location

Woonsocket, RI (41.9995, -71.5137)
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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.