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Cranston, RI

Founded 1754Providence CountyElev. 19 m
Population
82,632
Median home
$348,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
26
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Cranston

With about 82,632 residents, Cranston is one of Rhode Island's notable places. Cranston was founded in 1754 and sits in Providence County. The median age is 40.1 and the median household income is $87,716. Homes carry a median value of $348,800, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.8%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
82,632
Median age
40.1
Median household income
$87,716
Per-capita income
$44,045
Poverty rate
8.7%
High-school grad or higher
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
23.8 min
Work from home
10.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White66.8%
Hispanic or Latino16.7%
Black5%
Asian7.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.4%
Sales & office20.1%
Service16.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$348,800
Median gross rent
$1,332/mo
Owner-occupied
67.3%
Median year built
1957
Households
32,596
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Cranston has 26 public schools — 16 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading38%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cranston Career & Tech CenterHighGrades 12–12
Cranston High School EastHighGrades 9–12
Cranston High School WestHighGrades 9–12
NEL/CPS Construction CareerHighGrades 9–12charter
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle SchMiddleGrades 5–8charter
Hope Highlands Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hugh B. Bain Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Park View Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Western Hills Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Achievement First IluminarElementarycharter
Arlington SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Daniel D. Waterman SchoolElementary
Eden Park SchoolElementary
Edgewood HighlandElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% below national
Cranston118
Rhode Island169
United States386
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime41% below national
Cranston1,143
Rhode Island1,131
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cranston Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cranston.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Providence County
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cranston is in Providence County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cranston was founded in 1754 and sits in Providence County. Elevation ~19 m.

Map of Cranston
Cranston, RI
Where Cranston is
ProvidenceWarwickCranstonPawtucketEast ProvidenceWoonsocket
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Joy HomesteadKnightsville MeetinghouseRhodes-on-the Pawtuxet Ballroom and GazeboRhodes-on-the Pawtuxet Ballroom and GazeboSprague, Gov. William, MansionPotter--Remington HouseWestcoteEdgewood Yacht Club
Notable people from Cranston
Olivia CulpoRobert AldrichElisabeth HasselbeckSteven KleinJack CapuanoWilliam Sprague IVHugh DuffyDorothy BlissNehemiah R. KnightVinny Paz
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Nearby cities
Providence (5 mi)Warwick (6 mi)East Providence (7 mi)Pawtucket (9 mi)Central Falls (10 mi)Woonsocket (16 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Cranston, RI (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cranston, Rhode Island.

Miguel Hernandez Perez, 79
Cranston · Providence County · 02920
AKA Miguel Perez, Miguel H Perez
Jason L Moore, 54
Cranston · 02920
AKA Jason Moore, Jay Moore
Daniel E Smith, 61
Cranston · 02910
AKA Daniel Edmund Smith, Daniel Edward Smith
Jose L Torrez, 55
Cranston · 02920
AKA John Doe, Juan L Torres
Hector Manuel Carter, 55
Cranston · 02920
AKA Hector M Carter, Hector Carter
Jorge Mercado, 56
Cranston · 02920
AKA Jorge Brown, Antonio Sanchez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cranston — frequently asked

What is the population of Cranston, Rhode Island?
Cranston has a population of about 82,632, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cranston?
The median home value in Cranston is $348,800, and the median gross rent is $1,332/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cranston safe? What is the crime rate?
Cranston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 118 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cranston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Providence County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Cranston?
Cranston has 26 public schools (16 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cranston?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Cranston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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