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East Providence, RI

Founded 1862Providence CountyElev. 19 m
Population
46,970
Median home
$322,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About East Providence

East Providence is a city in Rhode Island with about 46,970 residents. East Providence was founded in 1862 and sits in Providence County. The median age is 43.6 and the median household income is $79,660. Homes carry a median value of $322,100, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.4%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
46,970
Median age
43.6
Median household income
$79,660
Per-capita income
$45,225
Poverty rate
10.8%
High-school grad or higher
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg. commute
23.2 min
Work from home
10.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.9%
Black5.4%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41%
Sales & office23.2%
Service16.1%
Production, transportation & material moving10.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$322,100
Median gross rent
$1,262/mo
Owner-occupied
61%
Median year built
1958
Households
20,357
Avg. household size
2.27

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

East Providence has 9 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading17%
Math12%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

East Providence Career TechHighGrades 9–12
East Providence HighHighGrades 9–12
Edward Martin MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Agnes B. Hennessey SchoolElementary
Emma G. Whiteknact SchoolElementary
Kent Heights SchoolElementary
Orlo Avenue SchoolElementary
Silver Spring SchoolElementary
Edward R. Martin Middle AnnexGrades -1–-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% below national
East Providence94
Rhode Island169
United States386
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime54% below national
East Providence900
Rhode Island1,131
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around East Providence.

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

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

East Providence was founded in 1862 and sits in Providence County. Elevation ~19 m.

Map of East Providence
East Providence, RI
Where East Providence is
ProvidenceWarwickCranstonPawtucketEast ProvidenceWoonsocket
Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Crescent Park CarouselWorld War I MemorialSquantum AssociationNewman Congregational ChurchDennis, James, HouseBicknell--Armington Lightning Splitter HouseDaggett, Nathaniel, HouseOddfellow's Hall
Notable people from East Providence
Jennifer LeeMeredith VieiraArunah Shepherdson AbellDavey LopesAndrea CabralJamie SilvaJimmy HatloMorgan MurphyPeter J. Barnes IIKatherine Kazarian
People searches in East Providence
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Nearby cities
Providence (3 mi)Pawtucket (5 mi)Central Falls (6 mi)Warwick (7 mi)Cranston (7 mi)Woonsocket (16 mi)

Registered sex offenders in East Providence, RI (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for East Providence, Rhode Island.

William Francis Clarke, 31
East Providence · 02916

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

East Providence — frequently asked

What is the population of East Providence, Rhode Island?
East Providence has a population of about 46,970, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in East Providence?
The median home value in East Providence is $322,100, and the median gross rent is $1,262/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is East Providence safe? What is the crime rate?
East Providence Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 94 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does East Providence 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 East Providence?
East Providence has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in East Providence?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near East Providence. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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