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Providence, Rhode Island · ZIP 02909

Providence — ZIP 02909

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Providence (02909) scores 29/100 — 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 $390K.

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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 index33/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency13%
Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$390K
Median rent$2,000/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

$390K

Median Rent

$2,000/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 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
Achievement First ProvidenceKG–04460
27%
17%
AF Providence Mayoral Middle05–08405
18%
21%
Anthony Carnevale ElementaryPK–05519
17%
18%
Pleasant View SchoolPK–05433
17%
17%
William D'Abate Elem. SchoolKG–05398
17%
17%
Paul Cuffee Middle School06–08189
17%
12%
Frank D. Spaziano Elem SchoolPK–05588
14%
15%
Asa Messer El. SchoolPK–04557
12%
8%
Webster Avenue SchoolKG–05308
8%
12%
Mary E. Fogarty El. SchoolPK–05430
6%
4%
West Broadway Middle School05–08516
4%
11%
Governor Christopher DelSesto06–08818
2%
7%
Achievement First Envision EleKG–04458Not reportedNot 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

44,445

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

32.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02909 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 02909 has a school score of 33/100. 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 02909 is approximately $390K. 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 02909 in Providence has an overall NeighborScore of 29/100. 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.