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Providence
City in Rhode Island, United States
Overview
Providence, Rhode Island's capital, blends historic charm, lively arts, and a diverse culinary scene. Despite its small population, it features renowned universities and a lively downtown. The city's walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore its standout culture and waterfront views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Rhode Island
Population
8,218
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.82°, -71.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,077
Local Cost
$2,080
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
88
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
287 Mbps
Upload
200 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
133
Coworking
0
Cafes
46
Nightlife
32
Parks
55
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2802.0
Airport
PVD
Distance
11 km
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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 109 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 84/100.
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