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Woonsocket.
About
Life in Woonsocket
Living in Woonsocket means access to an affordable Northeast location with genuine walkability and urban amenities without the price tag of Boston or Providence proper. The median home value hovers around $311,000 and rent averages $1,161 monthly, making it genuinely accessible compared to surrounding areas—a real advantage if you're looking to build equity or keep housing costs reasonable. Winters are genuinely cold with significant snow, and summers are humid but rarely brutal, so you're getting all four seasons without extreme weather swings.
Woonsocket at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Foreign-Born
14.6%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Woonsocket: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woonsocket, the largest foreign-born group is from India (12.7%), and 17.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.6%
of households
Married Couples
32.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
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 13% below RI average
Rent, home values, and income in Woonsocket
In Woonsocket, rent runs 13% below the RI average, and home values are 23% below the RI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,960
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
37.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1952
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $387,483 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above RI average
Unemployment in Woonsocket
Unemployment in Woonsocket is 1.2 percentage points higher than the RI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Woonsocket Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.3 min avg
How Woonsocket residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woonsocket, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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 13% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woonsocket runs 13% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
370.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,480.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woonsocket Police Department
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 Woonsocket, 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
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Providence County, which includes Woonsocket, 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
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woonsocket 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
51.9"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woonsocket
Woonsocket has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Landmark Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Arbour-fuller Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.8 mi away · South Attleboro
Milford Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Milford
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · North 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.
Education13.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woonsocket
Woonsocket's student/teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woonsocket (within 15 miles)
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
13.3 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
13.3 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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,089 students · in-state tuition $48,378 · 46% graduate · median earnings $47,982 (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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woonsocket
Woonsocket has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
13 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
33 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woonsocket
Woonsocket Harris Public Library
303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket
Cities Near Woonsocket
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Woonsocket?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Woonsocket FAQ
Is Woonsocket, Rhode Island affordable?⌄
Woonsocket's median rent is $1,161/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,059/year. Median home value is $311,000.
Is Woonsocket, Rhode Island safe?⌄
Woonsocket's violent crime rate was 371 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1481 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?⌄
Woonsocket has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?⌄
The cost of living in Woonsocket is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,161/month and median household income is $61,059/year. The median home value is $311,000. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?⌄
The average commute in Woonsocket is 29 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