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Population:172,163
Pop. Change:-1%
State: Rhode Island
Metro Area: Providence-New Bedford-Fall River Metro Area
County: Providence County
City:Providence
Zip Code:02909, 02908, ... 11 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Providence, Rhode Island

As of 2011, Providence's population is 172,163 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.85 percent.

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The median home cost in Providence is $197,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.61 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Providence's cost of living is 19.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Providence public schools spend $7,671 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.6 students per teacher in Providence.

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The unemployment rate in Providence is 13.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Providence jobs have Decreased by 0.12 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Providence's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes