Providence

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TOTAL POPULATION
145,788

TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
48,528

33%
OWN

67%
RENT

Spotlight

ProJo: Gentrification locking some out of housing market

Several speakers at HousingWorks RI’s forum on gentrification on Friday said they don’t need an academic study to tell them that many longtime city residents are getting priced out of the housing market.

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Headlines

The Brown Daily Herald: Drafted Providence housing plans draws critiques, recognition of positive efforts

PBN: I-195 commission considers mixed-income, residential development for Fox Point

PHA: Visitor Policy updated for vendors, partners and others who enter PHA buildings in light of COVID-19

GoLocal Prov: Providence Revolving Fund Provides Micro-Loans and Sparks Success for Broad St. Business

PBN: ONE Neighborhood Builders awarded $100K grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation

By the Numbers

Single Family Homes

MEDIAN HOME PRICE $203,700
$65,468 Income needed to afford this	38% Cost burdened homeowners

Rental Properties

AVE. 2-BEDROOM RENT $1,779/mo.
$71,160 Income needed to afford this	54% Cost burdened renters

Did You Know?

1636

Providence, Rhode Island was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams.

A household is cost burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on housing costs.

Additional Information & Resources

RI.gov

The state's website offers information about each of Rhode Island's 39 municipalities. To get to know Providence, click here .

Comprehensive Plan

Interested in learning about Providence’s vision for the future? Check out the city's comprehensive plan here.

Resources

To learn more about the opportunities and services in the City of Providence, visit the following sources:

Explore Providence's (without East Side) complete housing facts.

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Explore Providence's (East Side) complete housing facts.

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