Pawtucket
City in Rhode Island, United States
Overview
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a lively former mill town known for its arts scene, industrial history, and tight-knit neighborhoods. The city blends innovative creative spaces and green parks with traditional New England charm, making it a destination for families, artists, and day-trippers from nearby Providence.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Rhode Island
Population
75,604
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.88°, -71.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,895
Local Cost
$1,952
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-25.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1207 mm
Internet Speed
395 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SFZ
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.