Providence, RI City Guide

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state rank#19
74/100
us rank#10,839

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Providence City Guide & Data
Population (2009 est.)171,909
Population (2000)173,618
Population growth-1.0%
Household income$34,390
Income per capita$19,872
Male/Female ratio0.91:1
Males 18-39 years41.2%
Females 18-39 years41.1%
Married (15yrs and older)38.7%
Have children (under 18yrs)57.3%
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Providence, RI - A Great Place to Raise a FamilyI lived in the city of Providence, RI for four years. Providence has a unique culture that draws some of its best elements from being a seaside port, a historical landmark and Boston's southward neighbor.

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Highest ranking Providence neighborhoods

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1.Blackstone78/100
2.Wayland76/100
3.College Hill76/100
4.Hope75/100
5.Fox Point74/100
6.Elmhurst74/100
7.Mount Hope73/100
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8.Mount Pleasant72/100
9.South Elmwood72/100
10.Downtown72/100
11.Reservoir72/100
12.Charles71/100
13.Wanskuck71/100
14.Manton70/100
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Large cities near Providence, Rhode Island

#CityDistance (miles)AreaVibe ScoreUser Reviews
1. North Providence, RI3.174 /100
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2. East Providence, RI3.575 /100
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3. Cranston, RI3.877 /100
1 review
4. Pawtucket, RI4.371 /100
1 review
5. Warwick, RI7.377 /100
1 review

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