Providence is located in the northeast part of Narragansett Bay; it is considered to be the oldest city in the United States. Providence is located in a small state, but it has a lot of coastlines and that many bays and islands will equal about 400 miles off the coast. The city was one of the many cities in the United States that was industrialized and became notable for its textile manufacturing and subsequently with jewelry, machine tools, and the silver industry. Present-day Providence is now home to seven schools and eight hospitals, which significantly impacted the economy’s shift from its manufacturing activities to the service industries. It also has a thriving arts scene and community, a diverse neighborhood, renowned restaurants, and tons of other things that residents and visitors can enjoy.
Providence, Rhode Island Houses for Sale
Providence, RI Prices for Houses for Sale
AVERAGE
469,946
+26%
MEDIAN
370,886
+20%
Relative Price (per sqft.)
PRICE
Listings of Providence Homes for Purchase
ACTIVE
316
+6%
NEW
408
-13%
Market Duration of Homes Sold
DAYS
26
+29%
Crime & Safety
Police Officers | 420 | |
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Police Civilians | 90 | |
Total Arrests | 1,173 | (2020) |
Total Incidents | 9,608 | (2020) |
CrimeScore | 33.85 | |
National Rank | 3481st | |
Statewide Rank | 7th |
Local Statistics
Population | 179,270 | (0.00%) |
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House Size (sqft.) | 1,370 | (3.02%) |
Criminal Offenses
Arson | 8 |
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Assault Offenses | 2,184 |
Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 619 |
Counterfeiting/Forgery | 16 |
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | 1,766 |
Drug/Narcotic Offenses | 283 |
Embezzlement | 7 |
Extortion/Blackmail | 5 |
Fraud Offenses | 952 |
Homicide Offenses | 17 |
Kidnapping/Abduction | 7 |
Larceny/Theft Offenses | 3,247 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 557 |
Pornography/Obscene Material | 2 |
Prostitution Offenses | 5 |
Robbery | 184 |
Sex Offenses | 108 |
Sex Offenses, Non-forcible | 6 |
Stolen Property Offenses | 35 |
Weapon Law Violations | 191 |