Providence, RI

Providence RI scores 65/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 15% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 85 (100 = avg); violent crime index 78; property crime index 91. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Providence. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Providence is about $1,408/month (moderate). At $1,408/month for a typical unit, you need about $50,688+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $362,200.

Median household income is $68,119, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($68,119) clears the $50,688 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 58°F (highs near 66°F, lows near 49°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Providence: (1) Households earning $50,688+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,408/month (2) Movers with a locked job offer in Providence who already priced rent and commute (3) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing (4) People who will visit on a weekday and a weekend before committing (not just a long weekend)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 65/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Providence does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $50,688 household income for $1,408/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Providence holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 65/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,408/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.