Living in East Providence
East Providence is a large place in Rhode Island, United States, home to 47,408 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 6%, #343 of 6,413), students (top 7%, #137 of 2,119), commuters (top 9%, #536 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about East Providence
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Providence, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 08 min and sets around 22:18; in late June it sets around 2:24.
How East Providence ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #5,163 of 11,898 | #32 of 48 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #3,133 of 9,771 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #3,160 of 8,006 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,391 of 6,237 | #16 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,832 of 9,474 | #33 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,999 of 9,474 | #31 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,252 of 10,762 | #36 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #678 of 4,537 | #4 of 32 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #658 of 4,444 | #4 of 31 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #732 of 3,053 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,566 of 7,271 | #22 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #536 of 6,227 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #523 of 3,933 | #4 of 24 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #137 of 2,119 | #2 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,272 of 8,006 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,901 of 12,111 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #576 of 4,114 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #1,023 of 7,271 | #5 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #836 of 9,474 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #15,080 of 18,063 | #49 of 52 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #3,162 of 16,523 | #27 of 49 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #15,211 of 18,063 | #48 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,553 of 16,523 | #16 of 49 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #642 of 21,167 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,803 of 12,111 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #343 of 6,413 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,689 of 12,111 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #418 of 4,750 | #4 of 32 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Seekonk 3 km
- Providence (Rhode Island) 4 km
- Cranston 7 km
- Pawtucket 7 km
- Central Falls 9 km
- North Providence 9 km
- Barrington (Rhode Island) 10 km
- Rehoboth 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.