Central Falls at a Glance:
The city of Central Falls was incorporated in 1730 as a town, then in 1895 as a city. It is located in Providence County. It covers 1.3 square miles, 0.1 of which is water. Central Falls is Rhode Island’s smallest, yet most densely populated city. Central Falls’ governmental structure is composed of a five-member City Council and a Mayor.
Housing Facts: 2009
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $90,000 house |
$634 |
| Household income required to afford a $90,000 house |
$25,345 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$902 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$36,080 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in Central Falls |
$30,784 |
| Housing Units in Central Falls |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
7,264 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
862 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
632 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
167 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
63 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
5 |
| How much housing is needed? |
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| Additional housing units necessary to meet the 10% threshold established by the State's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2004 |
0 |
