James Duffer
Responds Quickly
RISE REC
(401) 681-8732
159 Total Sales
2 in Budlong
$425K - $600K Price Range
Budlong
Budlong is placed between the “Little Italy” of Knightsville and the car-centric commercial strips of Garden City. You might say that Budlong blends both worlds: it’s tightknit and residential, but it’s also no stranger to social hotspots. But there’s an additional appeal: consistent housing prices and a welcoming atmosphere to first time homebuyers.
Albert Hajdaraj, a Realtor with Homesmart Professionals, notes that the ability to attract different types of buyers is crucial to understanding Cranston neighborhoods like Budlong. “There’s a huge first-time homebuyer market, with $250,000 to $300,000 starter homes.”
Some of these properties have their original interiors intact – ideal for those devoted to preserving period details or for those who want creative control over renovations. Look for well-maintained midcentury ranches on leafy lots, placed near homes of a similar scale and complimentary style. You can also opt for larger properties with interiors featuring modern updates, like a 2,000 square foot cottage from 1975. These properties are more likely to have fenced yards and be neatly landscaped.
Both Stadium Elementary and Hugh B. Bain Middle sit clustered together, just north of the neighborhood. Stadium Elementary enrolls around 250 students in grades K-5, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, helping it to earn a B from Niche in the teachers category and a B-plus overall. In 2020, the school’s nurse was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award, a Rhode Island initiative that recognizes outstanding staff and teachers across the state. Hugh B. Bain Middle ups the student population, with 600 enrolled in grades 6-8. Niche gave the school an A in the diversity category. Cranston High School East is the largest school in the local pipeline, with over 1,500 students enrolled in grades 9-12. Yet the school manages a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, helping it to earn a B-minus from Niche in the teachers category and a B overall.
Budlong is primarily residential, neatly arranged into a grid of quiet streets with names like Salem Avenue, but you can still find opportunities to play outdoors. The Washington Secondary Bike Path runs along the neighborhood’s west side, stretching 19 miles from Cranston to western Coventry. The path follows Cranston Street, one of the main thoroughfares that residents use to reach dining or shopping destinations. Try swinging by Udder Delights – you can’t miss the cow-patterned ice cream parlor. Residents rave about the innovative flavors, like Beez Neez, which includes graham crackers and chocolate-covered honeycomb pieces. You can also easily hop east to Blackamore Pond in Eden Park for a chance to relax and fish in seclusion. Connected to the pond you’ll find areas where you can pick up a game of softball or scramble across playground equipment. When it comes to transportation, Route 2 is easily accessible from Budlong: this commercial corridor puts you in touch with Interstate 95 and gets you to Providence in 15 minutes.
Budlong is the kind of suburb where you can get a fresh start and find your footing in the south Providence region.
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Paul Spencer
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Chase Brock
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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James Duffer
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Samuel Alba
Samuel Alba
Innovations Realty
(401) 406-4077
617 Total Sales
1 in Budlong
$290,000 Price
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Michele Doherty
Michele Doherty
Lila Delman Compass
(774) 713-9477
69 Total Sales
1 in Budlong
$550,000 Price
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
406 Total Sales
2 in Budlong
$465K - $479K Price Range
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Melissa Rose
Melissa Rose
RE/MAX River's Edge
(508) 622-7584
178 Total Sales
1 in Budlong
$420,000 Price
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Rosa Viveiros
Rosa Viveiros
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX River's Edge
45 Total Sales
1 in Budlong
$297,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
JT Owens Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Waterman Park
Meshanticut State Park
Murphy-Trainor Memorial Park
Doric Park
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Budlong Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Budlong, Cranston sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Budlong, Cranston over the last 12 months is $491,500, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$465,000
Median Sale Price
$491,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$567,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
845
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,508
Significantly below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,972
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,737
Median Age
47
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,700
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,973
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.9%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cranston Stadium/Spectacle
Starter home suburb that's flush with amenities, like parks and eateries
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