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Providence, Rhode Island · ZIP 02908

Providence — ZIP 02908

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Providence (02908) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Providence. 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 $425K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency17%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$425K
Median rent$2,247/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

$425K

Median Rent

$2,247/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Robert F. Kennedy El. SchoolKG–05451
27%
24%
Paul Cuffee Lower SchoolKG–05358
17%
22%
Times2 Elementary SchoolKG–05322
17%
22%
Nathanael Greene Middle06–08815
15%
19%
Times2 Middle/High School06–12383
12%
18%
Harry Kizirian ElementaryPK–05434
8%
10%
George J. West El. SchoolKG–05502
7%
14%
Mount Pleasant High09–12997
3%
8%

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.

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Demographics

Population

39,661

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

46%

Median Age

33.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02908 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 02908 has a school score of 45/100. 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 02908 is approximately $425K. 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 02908 in Providence has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. 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.