Central Falls, Rhode Island · ZIP 02863

Central Falls — ZIP 02863

Central Falls (02863) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Rhode Island. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $385K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share26%

Property crime share74%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100

Avg math proficiency11%

Avg reading proficiency14%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100

Typical home value$385K

Median rent$1,721/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$385K

Median Rent

$1,721/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 15 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,453

Violent Crime

1,209

Property Crime

7,244

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Providence County, Rhode Island (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High	07–08	323	33%	31%
Segue Inst for Learning	KG–08	359	15%	18%
Ella Risk School	KG–05	414	12%	8%
The Learning Community	KG–08	569	11%	25%
Veterans Memorial Elementary	KG–05	406	8%	8%
Central Falls Sr High	09–12	788	3%	12%
Raices Dual Language Academy	KG–05	206	3%	3%
Calcutt Middle School	06–08	476	1%	5%
G. Harold Hunt School	PK–PK	162	Not reported	Not reported
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd	06–08	63	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

22,481

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

26%

Median Age

32.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02863 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 02863 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02863 is approximately $385K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 02863 in Central Falls has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.