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Explore the life in Providence based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Providence
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Providence
3. Crime In Providence
4. Cost of Living In Providence
5. Gender In Providence
6. Household Income For Providence
7. Education In Providence
8. Race & Ethnicity In Providence

Providence is a city in Rhode Island state in USA with a population of 179472 residents.. The poverty rate of Providence is 23%, which is 64% higher than national average. The typical household in Providence earns $49065 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 50.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Providence, only 82% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Providence remained 7.1%, which is 51% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Providence, only 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 19% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Providence is 110, which is 10% higher than national average. Median home value in Providence is $225200 , which is 2% lower than national average. While median income in Providence remained $49065, which is 27% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing80%

Affordability40%

Safety40%

Amenities100%

Diversity100%

Education60%

Commute80%

The overall crime rate in Providence, Rhode Island is 24% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Providence is 25% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Providence is 23% higher than national average. You have 1 in 206 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 41 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Rhode Island	1	1	2	1	1
In USA	923	978	948	1011	534

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Rhode Island	2	3	1	1	6
In USA	630	238	350	648	1034