Apartments for rent in East Providence, RI

East Providence, a town in Rhode Island, has a population of approximately 48,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. The majority of residents own their homes in East Providence, and 41% of residents rent. At $932/month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

East Providence has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (22%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 20% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in East Providence, the most common five of which are healthcare, retail, manufacturing, education, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 33% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of around $68K, East Providence workers earn about the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. East Providence, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.

East Providence's average commute time ranks as one of the best in the state at about 26 minutes, 9th-fastest in the state. Many residents (46%) drive to work, while public transit is not used extensively. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.