Cranston, Rhode Island
Historic Pawtuxet Village in Cranston, R.I., offers an array of restaurants, cafés, and craft shops.Courtesy of the City of Cranston
- StateRhode Island
- CountyProvidence
- Population82,566
Part of what makes living in Cranston so appealing is its convenient location within the state. Residents enjoy easy access to major highways, making commutes to neighboring cities such as Providence, Warwick, and Newport a breeze. This proximity means a plethora of employment opportunities, educational institutions, and cultural attractions are within a short distance.
There’s a lot to be said about what’s inside the boundaries of Cranston too. Garden City Center offers open-air shopping and dining with national clothing retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants all in the same complex. The city also celebrates its community with festivals such as Pawtuxet Park’s Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival and the Greek Festival, where residents can experience Greek music, dance, and food.
Cranston invests in the well-being of its aging population as well, with more than 30 above-average assisted-living facilities and more than 40 above-average nursing homes in the area. —AS
There’s a lot to be said about what’s inside the boundaries of Cranston too. Garden City Center offers open-air shopping and dining with national clothing retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants all in the same complex. The city also celebrates its community with festivals such as Pawtuxet Park’s Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival and the Greek Festival, where residents can experience Greek music, dance, and food.
Cranston invests in the well-being of its aging population as well, with more than 30 above-average assisted-living facilities and more than 40 above-average nursing homes in the area. —AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $375,194 |
| Median household income | $77,928 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 6.01%, Black: 5.23%, Hispanic: 16.88% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 87.78% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 26% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 14 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 41 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 64 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare