Median Income
$71,736
household / year
Median Home Value
$286,400
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,186
gross / month
Cost of Living
101
national avg = 100

Is East Providence, RI a Good Place to Live?

East Providence is a small city of 47,012 in Rhode Island, with a median household income of $71,736 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: East Providence stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Providence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All East Providence city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

East Providence's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in East Providence costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric East Providence, RI National Avg
Median Home Value $286,400 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,186 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 60.4% 65.9%
Median Household Income $71,736 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

East Providence's violent crime rate is 73.6 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
73.6 /100k
Property Crime
681.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

East Providence is served primarily by East Providence. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric East Providence, RI National Avg
School District East Providence —
Elementary Schools 7 —
Middle Schools 2 —
High Schools 2 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 13.4:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 86.4% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

East Providence sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 36.6 inches of snow per year.

MetricEast Providence, RI
Average High — January38.3°F
Average High — July83.6°F
Annual Precipitation50.6"
Annual Snowfall36.6"

Demographics

MetricEast Providence, RINational Avg
Population47,012—
Median Age43.038.9
Unemployment Rate5.6%3.7%
Avg Commute Time22.9 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)80.0%59.3%
Black or African American5.8%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%18.9%
Asian2.2%6.3%
Under 1816.6%22.2%
65 and over21.0%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Providence, RI 3 mi Pawtucket, RI 5 mi North Seekonk, MA 6 mi Central Falls, RI 6 mi Cranston, RI 7 mi

ZIP Codes in East Providence

East Providence, RI is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

02915 02914 02916

East Providence vs Other Cities

East Providence, RI vs Providence, RI East Providence, RI vs Pawtucket, RI East Providence, RI vs North Seekonk, MA East Providence, RI vs Central Falls, RI East Providence, RI vs Cranston, RI

Frequently Asked Questions

East Providence's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts East Providence roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $286,400 and median rent is $1,186/month.
East Providence's violent crime rate is 73.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 681.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Providence are operated by East Providence. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Providence, RI has a population of 47,012, a median household income of $71,736, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Providence averages 38.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 36.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Providence, RI is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 02915, 02914, 02916.
The population of East Providence, Rhode Island is 47,012 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Providence: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $286,400, median household income $71,736, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Providence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.