Western Cranston
Mixture of new construction and planned developments
Western Cranston includes a mix of new construction and homes built in the 60s and 70s. A three-bedroom home might carry a $550,000 price tag, while a brand-new, four-bedroom home in a planned development may cost close to $1 million. “It’s a more sprawling area. There’s more space between houses, and it feels more private, and more rural,” says Gina Howarth with RE/MAX 1st Choice, who has been working in the Cranston area for 20 years. “Homes there are on well water, and there’s a horse farm and some agricultural farms.”
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High school rivalries between east and west
Athletics are central to the local high school culture, with Cranston High School West being ranked 7th out of 65 public high schools in Rhode Island for athletics and given a B-plus overall grade from Niche. The classic east vs. west rivalry between Cranston High School West and Cranston High School East makes for lively autumn games when residents turn out to see the two schools compete. Younger students attend Orchard Farms Elementary School, which is rated B by Niche, and Hope Highlands Middle School, rated B-plus by Niche.
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Connector to Providence and 12 miles from trains
Interstate 295, also known as the Providence Beltway, is a major connector to metropolitan regions like Providence and Warwick. The nearest hospital, Kent County Memorial Hospital, is located about 7 miles from the heart of Western Cranston. Residents can take the Lincoln Avenue Freeway 7 miles to the T.F. Green International Airport, or travel the 12 miles on Interstate 95 North to the Providence Amtrak station.
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Farms, family-owned businesses and four miles to the mall
Within the community, there’s a sense of loyalty to the local businesses and farms. “You go to the same place, probably Rossi’s Tree Farm, to get your Christmas tree every year. You’re going to go to Pippin Orchards to get your apples.” Residents who want to get their hands dirty in their own garden can visit Confreda Greenhouses and Farms, located in the town of Hope just southwest of Comstock Gardens. The family-owned business is part of one of the oldest and largest commercial vegetable farms in the state of Rhode Island. Autumn afternoons can be spent among the trees at Pippin Orchards, a 17-acre farm that grows a variety of apples, from Macintosh to red delicious. The Warwick Mall, located 4 miles south of Western Cranston includes standard department stores like Macy’s and JC Penney, as well as a Nordstrom Rack, a Target and Apple Cinemas movie theater. The Garden City shopping center, 5 miles northeast, was originally built in the 50s but has been renovated and stocked with modern outlets like Lululemon and Jos. A. Bank. Residents will have to cross Interstate 295 to get to the biggest variety of dining options. Once there, however, they can choose from the classic New England chain 99 Restaurants for continental cuisine and Rhode Island staples like lobster rolls. Campenella’s Italian Cuisine serves up the classic Italian favorites including house creations like the chicken artichoke delight pizza with chicken tenders, artichoke hearts and black olives.
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Hiking to a trout-filled lake
West of Cranston, John L. Curran State Park provides hiking trails through a pine forest and access to the trout-stocked John L. Curran Upper Reservoir where visitors can launch their boats for an afternoon of fishing. During the summer, locals make the 20-minute drive to Rhode Island’s beaches for swimming and sun or travel the 9 miles east to Roger Williams Park. The park includes a zoo, a bike park, playgrounds and miles of walking trails. On the weekends, the John H Chafee Athletic & Recreation Complex fills with young athletes and their families. The Cranston League for Cranston’s Future organizes youth sports programs for everything from pickleball to basketball and manages a community center that houses meeting rooms and gymnasiums open for public rental.
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Written By
Caitlin Coakley
Photography Contributed By
Alec Oswald
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Everett Hall-McNeill
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michele Doherty
Michele Doherty
Coldwell Banker Coastal Homes
(774) 713-9477
66 Total Sales
1 in Western Cranston
$1,111,961 Price
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Michelle Mulholland
Michelle Mulholland
HomeSmart Professionals
(401) 398-5690
28 Total Sales
1 in Western Cranston
$459,000 Price
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Robert Kenneally
Robert Kenneally
Williams & Stuart Real Estate
(401) 283-7157
44 Total Sales
2 in Western Cranston
$580K - $615K Price Range
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Cat Horn
Cat Horn
Responds QuicklyResidential Properties Ltd.
(401) 398-5857
13 Total Sales
1 in Western Cranston
$749,900 Price
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Lisa LaMontagne-Beausoleil
Lisa LaMontagne-Beausoleil
LaMontagne Real Estate
(401) 593-6852
120 Total Sales
1 in Western Cranston
$647,500 Price
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Steven Jacques
Steven Jacques
Coldwell Banker Realty
(401) 356-3023
67 Total Sales
1 in Western Cranston
$548,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hope Park
Natick Fields
Dorsey Park
John L. Curran State Park
Hope Memorial Field
Hope Village Green
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Western Cranston | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Western Cranston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Western Cranston, Cranston sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Western Cranston, Cranston over the last 12 months is $312,500, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$439,499
Median Sale Price
$312,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$312,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,050,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,495,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,227
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,233
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,406
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,024
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,024
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,473
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 2:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,651
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,500
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,028
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
49.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
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®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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
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Cranston neighborhood where residents can walk or bike to a commercial strip
Comstock Gardens
A classic suburban destination in western Cranston, Rhode Island
Thornton
Quiet community with restaurants and mom and pop shops in north Cranston
Meshanticut
Cranston community with a state park at its core and surrounding conveniences
Lippitt-Harris
Home to one of the oldest textile mills in Rhode Island
Natick
Former mill neighborhood with an urban residential feel
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