Blackstone, Providence, RI

Living in Blackstone

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 90
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 90
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Schools 33
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Residents

16k Population +625 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
54% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black4%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$117k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector56%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$482k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent -$19 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier67%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blackstone

United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Providence County29

Property Crime in Blackstone

United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Providence County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 11
Feb 30 4 9
Mar 37 5 6
Apr 47 5 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 43 5 1
Dec 33 5 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackstone

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

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blackstone, Providence, RI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blackstone, Providence, RI

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School One
1 miles, S
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The Groden Center
1 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Blackstone, Providence, RI

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Brown University
2 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Blackstone, Providence, RI

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Butler Hospital
0 miles, NW
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The Miriam Hospital
1 miles, NW
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Rhode Island Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Blackstone, Providence, RI

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