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East Providence, RI

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East Providence, RI

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 44
Population46,970
Foreign Born6.5%
Population Density3,536people per mi²
Median Age43.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

111/100

11% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in East Providence, Rhode Island

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $63k$92k
Luxury $135k+$210k+
Elite (Top 5%) $159k+$247k+
Affordability Ratio

87%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B+
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean74%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
12
Positive
14
Poor
5
Negative
3

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

0.7mi

Airport

PDX — Portland International Jetport

138.2mi

Post Office

USPS — East Providence, RI

1.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf9Nearest 1.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 0.9 mi
Marina8Nearest 2.1 mi
Winery1Nearest 4.7 mi
Ice Rink1Nearest 7.1 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 14.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$80k+11.0%
6% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$411k
37% below US avg
College Educated
32.3%
8% below US avg
WFH
10.7%
25% below US avg
Homeownership
61.0%
7% below US avg
Median Home
$322k
14% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−29.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−30.0%
Homicide*
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.18 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
0.90 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−28.9%
Burglary*
0.79 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
6.90 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.03 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+12Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for East Providence, Rhode Island
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.4% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (1% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season208 days266 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.7"
Elevation135 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor157 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,536/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair17 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Hurricane, Heat Wave, Cold Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 224 mi · coast 22 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$129.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBoston676k people are 42 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital3.2 miProvidence, RI
Nearest Prison6.3 mi7 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T04:57:26.000Z

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