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Compare Cranston to Providence
This post compares Cranston, Rhode Island to Providence, Rhode Island across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Cranston (city) | Providence (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,979 | 179,509 |
| Income (median) | $52,024 | $40,011 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,900 | $181,100 |
| White | 81% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 15% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| With Kids | 29% | 33% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 29 |
| Rentals | 33% | 65% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Cranston or Providence?
A: Cranston has a much smaller population count than Providence: 80979 compared with 179509 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Cranston or in Providence?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Cranston.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Cranston or Providence?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Cranston.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Providence does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 33% for Cranston versus 65% for Providence.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Cranston may include: East-Providence, Warwick, and Woonsocket.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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