What are the schools like in Woonsocket, RI?

Woonsocket is served primarily by Woonsocket. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Woonsocket?

The median household income in Woonsocket, RI is $54,398 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Woonsocket, RI?

Woonsocket has an average high temperature of 37.8°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.5 inches.

Woonsocket, RI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Woonsocket, RI affordable or expensive?

Woonsocket's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woonsocket is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $241,000 and the median rent is $1,066 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woonsocket, RI?

Woonsocket has a violent crime rate of 390.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1500.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woonsocket, RI a Good Place to Live?

Woonsocket is a small city of 43,029 in Rhode Island, with a median household income of $54,398 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Woonsocket stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Woonsocket 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

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

Metric	Woonsocket, RI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$241,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,066	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,398	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Woonsocket's violent crime rate is 390.6 per 100,000 residents — 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

390.6 /100k

Property Crime

1500.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Woonsocket, RI	National Avg
School District	Woonsocket	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woonsocket sees average highs of 37.8°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation and 41.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woonsocket, RI
Average High — January	37.8°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	41.5"

Demographics

Metric	Woonsocket, RI	National Avg
Population	43,029	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.8%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cumberland Hill, RI 3 mi Bellingham, MA 6 mi Franklin Town, MA 7 mi Valley Falls, RI 8 mi North Attleborough Town, MA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Woonsocket

Woonsocket, RI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02895

Woonsocket vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woonsocket, RI affordable or expensive?

Woonsocket's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woonsocket roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $241,000 and median rent is $1,066/month.

What is the crime rate in Woonsocket, RI?

Woonsocket's violent crime rate is 390.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1500.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woonsocket?

Public schools in Woonsocket are operated by Woonsocket. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woonsocket, RI a good place to live?

Woonsocket, RI has a population of 43,029, a median household income of $54,398, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Woonsocket?

Woonsocket averages 37.8°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches with about 41.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woonsocket?

Woonsocket, RI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02895.

What is the population of Woonsocket?

The population of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is 43,029 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woonsocket?

Key numbers for living in Woonsocket: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $241,000, median household income $54,398, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woonsocket side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.