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Cranston Area Facts

  • Cranston has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Cranston crime rates are 3% lower than the Rhode Island average
  • Cost of living in Cranston is 3% higher than the Rhode Island average
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Cranston, RI - Small Town Waterfront Charm User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2010) I spent four days in Cranston, RI when touring the state of Rhode Island. Cranston, RI may not be a big and bustling city however it is fun in its own aspect. Cranston, RI capitalizes on the small town feel and it is located right on the water which makes it perfect.

Cranston, R ...Read More I has several attractions although the most forth-coming is the beautiful natural landscape. The city of Cranston does a wonderful job at utilizing the natural environment to create lush parks and beautiful sprawling waterfront malls and restaurants. Visit the Providence Place Mall and take in the beautiful waterfront scenery from the third level. Grab a bite to eat at one of the many Crab Shacks and enjoy authentic seafood. Cranston is a waterfront community with a metropolitan feel.

Night's are quiet in Cranston and there is an overwhelming feeling of security and safety. There are many upper middle class homes and the schools are above average in Cranston. Cranston would be a great place to live for a family. Individuals and couples make find Cranston a little boring with a lack of nightlife. Make an effort to visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo before leaving Cranston, it's beautiful. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cranston? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cranston Stadium
      Murphy Trainor Park
      Dodsworth Beach State Park
      Mashapaug Pond Park
      Ardoene Park
      Joseph Williams Field
      Hasbro Boundless Playground
      Sanders Playground Park

      Entertainment

      Park Theater
      Cranston Lanes
      Victorian Rose Garden
      A World of Adaptations
      Betsey Williams Cottage
      Japanese Garden
      Roger Williams Park Carousel
      Roger Williams Park Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Burger King
      Walt's Roast Beef
      Heritage Liquors
      KFC
      KFC
      D'Angelos Sandwich Shop
      Pontiac Tap

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Cranston? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Cranston.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cranston? The cost of living in Cranston is 116/100 - which is 3% higher than Rhode Island.
      Cranston
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      Rhode Island
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cranston? Cranston crime rates are 1,248, which are 3% lower than Rhode Island
      Total Crime
      1,248 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 81

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cranston? The median income in Cranston is $74,425 which is 27% higher than Rhode Island.
      Median household income
      $74,42535% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,71420% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Cranston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cardiovascular Institute of New England

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Rhode Island Health Center Association
      Family Health and Sports Medicine
      XRA Medical Imaging

      A+ Housing

      What are Cranston home prices? Cranston home prices are $257,400 - which is 8% higher than Rhode Island
      Median home value
      $257,40039% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10717% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      6% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Cranston have good schools? The Cranston graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% higher than Rhode Island
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      9% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Cranston a good place to live? Cranston has an overall rating of 82% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      6 total surveys

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