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Compare Providence to Cranston

This post compares Providence, Rhode Island to Cranston, 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 Providence (city) Cranston (city)
Population 179,509 80,979
Income (median) $40,011 $52,024
Home Value (median) $181,100 $219,900
White 52% 81%
Black 15% 5%
Asian 6% 5%
With Kids 33% 29%
Age (median) 29 40
Rentals 65% 33%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Providence or Cranston?
A: Providence has a larger population count than Cranston: 179509 compared with 80979 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Providence or in Cranston?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Providence.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Providence or Cranston?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Providence.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Providence does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 65% for Providence versus 33% for Cranston.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Providence may include: Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and Cranston.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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