Living in Providence (Rhode Island)
Providence (Rhode Island) is a city in Rhode Island, United States, home to 190,934 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 2%, #27 of 2,119), digital natives (top 2%, #81 of 4,750), car-free households (top 4%, #133 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Providence (Rhode Island)
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- 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 Providence (Rhode Island) 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 | 49 | #5,607 of 11,898 | #39 of 48 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,295 of 9,771 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,516 of 8,006 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #2,648 of 6,237 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,463 of 9,474 | #37 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,773 of 9,474 | #37 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,805 of 10,762 | #41 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #275 of 4,537 | #1 of 32 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #197 of 4,444 | #1 of 31 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #368 of 3,053 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,030 of 7,271 | #27 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #253 of 6,227 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #133 of 3,933 | #1 of 24 | Map |
| Student | 83 | #27 of 2,119 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,375 of 8,006 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #6,301 of 12,111 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #146 of 4,114 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #843 of 7,271 | #1 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #1,068 of 9,474 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #15,503 of 18,063 | #51 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 | 38 | #3,807 of 16,523 | #30 of 49 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #15,516 of 18,063 | #51 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,702 of 16,523 | #17 of 49 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #313 of 21,167 | #1 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,738 of 12,111 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #691 of 6,413 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,690 of 12,111 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #81 of 4,750 | #1 of 32 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Providence 4 km
- North Providence 5 km
- Cranston 5 km
- Seekonk 7 km
- Pawtucket 7 km
- Central Falls 8 km
- Johnston (Rhode Island) 8 km
- Valley Falls (Rhode Island) 9 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.