South Elmwood, Providence, RI Area Guide

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South Elmwood Area Facts

  • South Elmwood has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • South Elmwood crime rates are 55% lower than the Providence average
  • Cost of living in South Elmwood is equal to the Providence average
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Elmwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roger Williams Park
      Hasbro Boundless Playground
      Joseph Williams Field
      Washington Park Square
      Amos Earley Park
      Sackett Street Park
      Ardoene Park
      Columbia Park

      Entertainment

      Roger Williams Park Carousel
      Japanese Garden
      Temple to Music
      Betsey Williams Cottage
      Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
      Victorian Rose Garden
      Sorring Eagle Zipline
      Woodlands Express! Train Ride (Seasonal)

      Food & Drink

      Cones Ice Cream
      Suce Pizza cafe
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Pontiac Tap
      Royal Liquors
      Popeyes
      Heritage Liquors

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Elmwood? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in South Elmwood.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Elmwood? The cost of living in South Elmwood is 112/100 - which is equal to Rhode Island.
      South Elmwood
      112

      12% 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 South Elmwood? South Elmwood crime rates are 991, which are 23% lower than Rhode Island
      Total Crime
      991 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 101

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -23%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Elmwood? The median income in South Elmwood is $49,439 which is 15% lower than Rhode Island.
      Median household income
      $49,43911% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,76020% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Elmwood 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 South Elmwood home prices? South Elmwood home prices are $223,425 - which is 6% lower than Rhode Island
      Median home value
      $223,42521% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07313% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      27% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does South Elmwood have good schools? The South Elmwood graduation rate is 69% - which is 16% lower than Rhode Island
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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