Downtown, Providence, RI

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 86
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Walkability 99
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 83
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 90
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Schools 10
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Residents

16k Population -306 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
24% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years62%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black7%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household24%
Householder living alone63%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income -$25k (2010–19)
65% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van45%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked34%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$378k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$136 (2010–19)
13% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Providence County29

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Providence County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 11
Feb 30 4 10
Mar 38 5 6
Apr 48 5 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 5 1
Dec 33 5 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Providence, RI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Providence, RI

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St Patrick Academy
1 miles, NW
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Wheeler School
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Providence, RI

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Brown University
1 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Providence, RI

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Butler Hospital
2 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Downtown, Providence, RI

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