According to Realtor.com, in February 2023, the median listing home price in Providence, RI was $349K, trending up 18.3% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $256. The median home sold price was $308.5K.
* Tax rate based per thousand - Sources: United States Census Bureau. 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office. Web. 7 December 2023. & Realtor.com
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If you live in Providence, where your child goes to school is largely based on location and neighborhood. However, there are certain schools and programs where your child can apply for enrollment, such as Classical High School or LaSalle Academy (private school). Classical has the highest graduation rate and is rated number one in terms of academic performance across the state school system.
For a full list of schools in the Providence District and more information on their programs and enrollment, please visit their website
Providence is home to more than 40 private schools and alternative education programs for students in the K-12 grades. Some of these serve the entire K-12 grades, such as the Wheeler School and Lincoln School. Others serve specific grades and ages, such as the Croft School and La Salle Academy. There are also various religious schools located here, like the Hebrew Day School or Blessed Sacrament School.
These are some of the top-rated public schools based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
The colleges and universities in Providence have a significant influence on the neighborhoods and districts that surround them. The student population bolsters the restaurants, bars, and shopping areas found around the city. Typically, the prices of homes in these neighborhoods are higher, along with the quality of living.
College Hill on the East Side is home to Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Both colleges are world-renowned for their academics, research, and high-level of student achievement. The campus take a significant portion of the neighborhood covering Waterman Avenue, Thayer Street, Angell Street, and South Main Street.
Johnson and Wales University has two campuses in Providence. The main campus is in Downcity along Washington Avenue and Westminster Street. The second campus (Harborside) is located in South Providence near Washington Park.
Providence College and Rhode Island College are located in the Elmhurst section of Providence, near the North Providence line. Many students rent apartments in the surrounding neighborhoods, such as Mount Pleasant, Wanskuck, and Smith Hill. Each campus resides on either side of Smith Street (Route 44).
The greater Providence metro is connected by two major interstate highways — I-95 and I-195. I-195 cuts through the middle of the city, separating downtown and the East Side from the West and South side of Providence. Each highway has several exits leading into downtown and other neighborhoods of the city.
Route 146 and Route 6 are also entry and exit channels from Providence. Route 146 leads north towards Woonsocket, while Route 6 travels west to the I-295 junction (or south via Route 10 to join I-95 in Cranston).
Due to its early settlements and urban planning development, Providence is not organized in a “grid system”, which means getting around here takes a little practice (even for a small city). South Main Street and North Main Street connect downtown, the East Side, and the Mount Hope sections of Providence.
The West Side connects to downtown via series of street bridges (Westminster, Broadway, Atwells, Smith Street, and Branch Avenue). The South Side of Providence connects from the West End to Cranston via Elmwood Ave, Cranston Street, and Broad Street.
Kennedy Plaza Station is the central hub of RIPTA in Providence. There are many buses picking up and dropping off here daily which travel through every neighborhood of Providence. To see a full schedule, visit their website
Providence Train Station services both the MBTA commuter rail to Boston and AMTRAK lines. It’s located downtown across the street from the Providence Place Mall and Rhode Island State House. Trains run daily from 5:00 a.m. to midnight. If you’re in a hurry, the Acela Express stops in Providence along its Northeast Corridor line (Washington D.C. to Boston). It only takes about 30 mins to reach Boston from Providence Station on the Acela Express line.
For more information on Providence community events and government departments, please visit the official website
For a detailed view of attractions, things to do and Providence culture, visit the official tourism site