East Providence at a Glance:
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island. The city has a total area of 16.6 square miles, of which 3.2 square miles is water. It was incorporated as a town in 1812, and as a city in 1958. The City of East Providence is governed by a five member elected City Council, which sets all city policies and ordinances. The day-to-day operations of the City is conducted by the City Manager, who is selected by the City Council and serves for a fixed contract.
Housing Facts: 2009
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $190,000 house |
$1,345 |
| Household income required to afford a $190,000 house |
$53,785 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,085 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$43,400 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in East Providence |
$38,012 |
| Housing Units in East Providence |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
21,236 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
2,321 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
1,393 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
795 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
133 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
0 |
| 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 |
