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Valley Falls.
Valley Falls is an unincorporated community in Providence County, RI. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Valley Falls
Valley Falls is a community of 12,370 people in Rhode Island. The median household income is $93,653, median rent runs about $1,362 per month, and median home values are around $375,200. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Valley Falls at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
90.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Portugal
Who lives in Valley Falls: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Valley Falls, the largest foreign-born group is from Portugal (40.3%), and 10.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.4%
of households
Married Couples
48.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for RI
Rent, home values, and income in Valley Falls
In Valley Falls, home values are 7% below the RI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,397
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above RI average
Unemployment in Valley Falls
Unemployment in Providence County, which includes Valley Falls, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the RI average.
Unemployment rate
Valley Falls: Providence County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Providence County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Valley Falls is about 2% of Providence County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Valley Falls Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.3 min avg
How Valley Falls residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Valley Falls, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Cumberland Police Department, which covers Valley Falls, runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
45.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
408.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Cumberland Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Providence County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Providence County, which includes Valley Falls, the most common type is strong wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,800 |
| 2024 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $38,200 |
| 2023 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $321,700 |
| 2022 | 18 | Strong Wind | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 19 | Strong Wind | $168,700 |
| 2020 | 27 | Strong Wind | $95,300 |
| 2019 | 17 | Strong Wind | $32,100 |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Providence County, county-wide
Valley Falls is about 2% of Providence County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Providence County, which includes Valley Falls, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
96
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Providence County, county-wide
Valley Falls is about 2% of Providence County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Valley Falls has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Annual Snowfall
41.5"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 4.37" |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 3.67" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.89" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.71" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.64" |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.26" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.62" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.01" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.17" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 5.08" |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 4.22" |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 5.27" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Valley Falls
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Valley Falls's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Arbour-fuller Hospital
Psychiatric · 2.1 mi away · South Attleboro
The Miriam Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Providence
Butler Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.4 mi away · Providence
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Valley Falls
Valley Falls's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Valley Falls (within 15 miles)
Community College of Rhode Island
14.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,171 students · in-state tuition $5,868 · 26% graduate · median earnings $47,965 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,226 students · in-state tuition $74,650 · 97% graduate · median earnings $99,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,229 students · in-state tuition $65,960 · 86% graduate · median earnings $90,260 (10 yrs after entry)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
6.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,868 students · in-state tuition $44,581 · 58% graduate · median earnings $53,928 (10 yrs after entry)
Johnson & Wales University-Online
6.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,202 students · in-state tuition $13,365 · 28% graduate · median earnings $53,928 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,084 students · in-state tuition $65,136 · 91% graduate · median earnings $69,341 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Valley Falls
Valley Falls has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
2 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
5 mi awayTouro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayNew Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayCities Near Valley Falls
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Valley Falls FAQ
Is Valley Falls, Rhode Island affordable?⌄
Valley Falls's median rent is $1,362/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $92,901/year. Median home value is $375,200.
Is Valley Falls, Rhode Island safe?⌄
Valley Falls is policed by the Cumberland Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 45 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 408 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?⌄
Providence County, which includes Valley Falls, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?⌄
The cost of living in Valley Falls is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,362/month and median household income is $92,901/year. The median home value is $375,200. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Valley Falls, Rhode Island?⌄
The average commute in Valley Falls is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from