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About Providence, RI
What makes Providence truly special is its thriving arts community and culinary scene. The city hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, celebrating everything from the arts to its heritage. WaterFire, an award-winning fire sculpture installation along the three rivers of downtown Providence, draws locals and tourists alike with its captivating beauty. Furthermore, the city's neighborhoods, such as Federal Hill and DownCity, are bustling with restaurants offering an eclectic mix of cuisine, reflecting its richly diverse community.
Economically, Providence is driven by education, healthcare, finance, and design sectors, with companies like Hasbro having significant influence. Its strategic location also makes it an important player in the northeastern United States. Despite challenges, Providence residents enjoy a high quality of life, balancing work with leisure, in a city that honors its past while embracing the future.
Quality of Life Scores
Data-driven insights into what makes Providence special
Quality of life scores are aggregated from publicly available data sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, EPA Air Quality Index, walkability studies, and local municipal data. Scores are calculated on a 0-100 scale and updated periodically to reflect current conditions.
Demographics & Economy
Understanding the community and economic landscape
Demographics
Providence is a culturally diverse city, known for its young population and vibrant communities, enriched by a mix of historical and modern urban experiences.
Economy
Strong economic foundation driven by diverse industries including education, healthcare, finance, design, manufacturing.
Housing
Real estate market offers opportunities for residents and investors with balanced housing options across neighborhoods.
Education Excellence
World-class learning opportunities and achievements
Education Levels
Institutions
- Schools: 48
- Universities: 8
- Libraries: 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.4:1
Sports & Entertainment
Home to professional and collegiate athletics
College & Development
Major Venues
Dunkin' Donuts Center: 12,500
Brown Stadium: 20,000
Transportation & Infrastructure
Getting around Providence
Roads & Highways
Major Highways: I-95, I-195, US-1, US-6
Average Commute: 26 minutes
Public Transit
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)
Airports
PVD - T.F. Green Airport
Places & Attractions
Discover what makes Providence unique
Landmarks
- Rhode Island State House
- Benefit Street
- First Baptist Church in America
- John Brown House
- Roger Williams National Memorial
Attractions
- Providence Place Mall
- Waterplace Park
- Providence Children's Museum
- Dunkin' Donuts Center
Museums
- RISD Museum
- Providence Children's Museum
- John Brown House Museum
- Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Parks
- Roger Williams Park
- Waterplace Park
- India Point Park
- Blackstone Boulevard Park
Healthcare
- Rhode Island Hospital
- Women & Infants Hospital
- Hasbro Children's Hospital
- The Miriam Hospital
Key Industries
Economic drivers powering Providence
Living Here
Essential information about life in Providence
Climate & Geography
Climate: Humid Continental
Elevation: 10 feet
Time Zone: America/New_York
County: Providence County
Metro Area: Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metro Area
Contact Information
Area Code: 401
ZIP Codes: 02903, 02904, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909
Location
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