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Living in Providence

Providence has an average Walk Score of 76 with 178,042 residents.

Providence has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

The most walkable Providence neighborhoods are Fox Point, Federal Hill and College Hill.

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76 Walk Score of Providence, RI

Providence is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Photo of Prospect Terrace Park in Providence

Prospect Terrace Park

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India Point Park

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Providence.

Providence Apartments for Rent

Providence Neighborhoods

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Population

1 Fox Point 94 53 90 4,325
2 Federal Hill 93 58 81 7,700
3 College Hill 91 68 68 9,841
4 Downtown 88 74 77 4,581
5 Wayland 86 42 73 3,184
6 Valley 86 41 61 4,709
7 Upper South Providence 84 59 60 4,780
8 Smith Hill 83 58 56 5,964
9 West End Providence 82 49 70 16,026
10 Elmwood 80 47 58 10,773
11 Lower South Providence 80 49 56 6,054
12 Hope 79 44 62 3,274
13 Mt. Hope 78 53 64 5,544
14 Olneyville 75 44 74 6,169
15 Charles 73 41 44 6,693
16 Silver Lake 71 40 57 12,055
17 Mount Pleasant 70 41 52 11,072
18 Blackstone 69 38 64 7,081
19 Elmhurst 67 40 48 11,237
20 Wanskuck 66 41 49 12,098
21 Washington Park 65 43 55 8,666
22 Hartford 65 39 64 7,169
23 Reservoir 64 40 57 3,892
24 South Elmwood 55 37 54 1,809
25 Manton 54 41 46 3,612

Eating & Drinking

There are about 645 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Providence.

People in Providence can walk to an average of 3 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

Photo of Wickenden Pub in Providence

Wickenden Pub

Photo of Teas and Javas in Providence

Teas and Javas

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thumbnail for Prospect Terrace ParkThis iconic statue is right at the heart of prospect terrace park. You could see all of downtown from this park.

Poopy Acosta
on Prospect Terrace Park

47 Transit Score of Providence, RI

Providence has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Providence apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Providence has some public transportation and about 74 bus lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Providence on public transit.

61 Bike Score of Providence, RI

Providence is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Photo of EXCHANGE TERRACE FAR SIDE EXCHANGE ST in Providence

EXCHANGE TERRACE FAR SIDE EXCHANGE ST

Photo of EXCHANGE TERRACE FAR SIDE EXCHANGE ST in Providence

EXCHANGE TERRACE FAR SIDE EXCHANGE ST

Photo of Brown University In Providence in Providence

Brown University In Providence

Photo of Round Again Records in Providence

Round Again Records

Photo of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Providence

Our Lady of the Rosary Church

Photo of Curiosities in Providence

Curiosities

thumbnail for India Point ParkThe gem of this neighborhood is definitely India Point Park! You can find people both young and old here all day everyday. Enjoy jogging, a picnic, fishing, etc here.

Michael Damaso
on India Point Park

Photo of Red Bridge Antiques in Providence

Red Bridge Antiques

Photo of E Bay Bicycle Path in Providence

E Bay Bicycle Path

Photo of Downtown Providence Farmers' Market in Providence

Downtown Providence Farmers' Market

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Avon Cinema

thumbnail for Wickenden PubLooking for a great brew? Make sure to check out Wickenden Pub. This local institution has a great selection of beers!

Michael Damaso
on Wickenden Pub

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Photo of Prospect Terrace Park in Providence

Prospect Terrace Park

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Snub's

Photo of ATWELLS FAR SIDE AMERICA in Providence

ATWELLS FAR SIDE AMERICA

thumbnail for EXCHANGE TERRACE FAR SIDE EXCHANGE STSinking boat in the park of downtown. Very unique

Poopy Acosta
on EXCHANGE TERRACE FAR SIDE EXCHANGE ST

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