Question 1

Is 02909 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02909 in Providence has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Providence city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 02909 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 02909?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02909 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 02909 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Providence district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 02909 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 02909?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 02909 is approximately $383K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 02909 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 02909 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 02909 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02909 has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100, placing it in the moderate range for Providence. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 60/100, 02909 scores similarly to the middle tier of Providence neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Providence — ZIP 02909

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Achievement First Providence	KG–04	—	—	—
AF Providence Mayoral Middle	05–08	—	—	—
Achievement First Envision Ele	KG–04	—	—	—
Paul Cuffee Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Anthony Carnevale Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Governor Christopher DelSesto	06–08	—	—	—
Asa Messer El. School	PK–04	—	—	—
Frank D. Spaziano Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Mary E. Fogarty El. School	PK–05	—	—	—
Pleasant View School	PK–05	—	—	—
Webster Avenue School	KG–05	—	—	—
William D'Abate Elem. School	KG–05	—	—	—
West Broadway Middle School	05–08	—	—	—