Elmhurst, Providence, RI Area Guide

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Nice Providence metro neighborhood User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 03, 2023) Take a break from the hustle of the city life without driving a far distance away. Lovely neighborhood with great parks, walking neighbors, close to Providence college, and a very short drive to downtown Providence. A unique neighborhood that is a truly a hidden gem in Providence ...Read More ! Read Less
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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fargnoli Park
      Fargnoli Park
      Pleasant Valley Parkway
      Pleasant Valley Parkway
      Mount Pleasant Little League Fields & Playground
      Pleasant Valley Parkway
      General Street Park
      Iola French Park

      Entertainment

      Glay Field
      Schneider Arena
      Smith Center for the Arts
      WaterFire Arts Center
      The Steel Yard
      Foxy Lady
      Rhode Island Jewish Museum
      Veterans Memorial Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Nocera Liquors
      NY Pizza
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      Newport Creamery
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elmhurst? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Elmhurst.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elmhurst? The cost of living in Elmhurst is 114/100 - which is 2% higher than Rhode Island.
      Elmhurst
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Providence
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elmhurst? Elmhurst crime rates are 1,765, which are 37% higher than Rhode Island
      Total Crime
      1,765 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -23%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Elmhurst? The median income in Elmhurst is $68,504 which is 17% higher than Rhode Island.
      Median household income
      $68,50424% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,05411% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Rhode Island Hospital
      Hasbro Children's Hospital
      Passport Health Providence Travel Clinic
      Butler Hospital
      Miriam Hospital
      Providence VA Medical Center
      Roger Williams Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Genoa Healthcare
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Providence Community Health Centers at Chad Brown
      Providence Community Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Elmhurst home prices? Elmhurst home prices are $219,680 - which is 8% lower than Rhode Island
      Median home value
      $219,68019% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34842% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Elmhurst have good schools? The Elmhurst graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than Rhode Island
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      40% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Elmhurst a good place to live? Elmhurst has an overall rating of 74% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      1 total surveys

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