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Wanskuck, once a textile community, now a growing enclave
Some people have a soft spot for Wanskuck: this neighborhood started out as a hub for cotton and wool, but now it’s seen as a place with a striving spirit. Once the textile mills left, Wanskuck struggled with its identity, but organizations like the Smith Hill Community Development Corporation are renovating homes to make it an up-and-coming destination. You might say that Wanskuck offers a lifestyle suited to pioneers who want a hand in shaping the neighborhood’s future. 30-year associate broker Andy Goulet with Alltown Real Estate Group says, “Wanskuck is a predominantly municipal area spaced from Providence’s metropolitan center; it has a suburban feel with amenities and not as many multi-family properties or condensed city subdivisions.”
Renovated homes with modern tastes
Many homes in Wanskuck are in the $300,000 to $400,000 range, with styles leaning towards modest but timeless. Goulet says, “Most of the homes here are midcentury builds.” For example, you can find renovated ranches from the 1970s with sleek, contemporary style features. Properties such as these are fenced, and yet, situated next to similar styles, there’s a cohesive sense of community here. If you’re looking for a modern house, sans the renovations, you can also find split-level homes from the 1990s with distinguishing features such as bay windows, a finished basement and a back deck.
This is a good example of a newer split level house in Wanskuck, RI.
Its not all New England, ranch style homes can also be found in Wanskuck, RI.
Streets with classic wood frame houses can be found in Wanskuck, RI.
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Education served by Providence Public Schools
Providence Public Schools host the education options in the area. Situated next to the Grecian-inspired Wanskuck Library, Veazie Street Elementary enrolls nearly 550 students in K-5, and has a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, while Esek Hopkins Middle School enrolls 500 students in grades 6-8, and has a 13 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Both schools are rated a C-minus on Niche. The stately red brick building of Hopkins Middle is integrated with a residential street, giving it the feel of a true neighborhood institution. E-Cubed Academy is the area’s public high school, with nearly 350 students enrolled. Niche awarded the school a B- in the teachers category, and an A- in the diversity category. Providence College is also part of the fabric in Wanskuck, giving the neighborhood a scholarly feel.
Veazie Street Elementary School in Wanskunk, RI enrolls nearly 550 students K-5.
Esek Hopkins Middle School in Providence, RI exudes New England charm.
Veazie Street Elementary School in Wanskunk, RI takes up a block with its brick building.
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Diverse green spaces for recreation in Wanskuck
Parks are an essential part of daily life here. Hopkins Park is great for a game of soccer, while Mansion Park is suited for enjoying playground facilities or outdoor fitness stations. More athletic facilities, like tennis courts and basketball courts, can be found at Corliss Park. If you like to fish, try the reservoir at Whipples Pond. The namesake Wanskuck Park is the biggest green space, totaling 25 acres. Roam an open grassy field or stroll the wooded trails. See if you can spy the remnants of history, too, such as the stone wall skirting the park.
Dog lovers enjoy the wide open lawn at Wanskuck Park in Wanskuck, RI.
Tree lined trails and open fields abound at Wanskuck Park in Wanskuck, RI.
Wanskuck Park in Wanskuck, RI was donated to the city in 1948.
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North Providence hosts ample commercial businesses to browse
Wanskuck borders Charles, another neighborhood known for its industrial past. As these developed over the years, it became clear that North Providence was a distinct destination. You’ll still see a strong commercial streak in these areas today. Douglas Avenue, Branch Avenue and Admiral Street are all widely considered the major thoroughfares of Wanskuck. Eateries like LaSalle Bakery are practically neighborhood institutions, receiving a bounty of press. Travel and Leisure Magazine says that the bakery’s pizza strips helped make Providence it’s number two choice in America for pizza.
If you need a prescription or a late night snack there is a Walgreens in Wanskuck, RI.
People line up for pastries at LaSalle Bakery in Wanskuck, RI.
Houses and shopping mix in downtown Wanskuck, RI.
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Take the bus through Providence or drive on I-95
Goulet says, “Most developments were made in the 50s and 60s, so mostly vehicular commuting is popular in the neighborhood.” Public buses service Douglas and Branch Avenues, making it easy to reach basic amenities like CVS. Resting beside the bustling Interstate 95 has its benefits for drivers, as Wanskuck residents are able to take road trips to major metropolitan centers up and down the east coast all on one highway. With these amenities drawing people who want to shape the future of Wanskuck, this former textile center is aiming for a soft landing.
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Parks in this Area
Woodward Park
Wanskuck Park
Father Lennon Park Skatepark
Skateboard
Trails
Playground
North Providence Encompass Park
Playground
General St. Park
Whipples Pond
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
21 min drive
Bus
Douglas After Chad Brown
Bus
Douglas Opposite Sherwood
Bus
Admiral Before Crandall
Bus
Douglas Before Mowry
Bus
Branch & Veazie
Bus
Admiral Opposite Winona
Bus
Douglas Opposite Coggeshall
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2.84 Reviews
3.0Niche User
6/9/2016Niche Review
my community is alright. I have neighbors who are very friendly and will ask how I am doing as I walk my dog, and then there are others in my community who are loud, rude, and I do not feel comfortable around them. traffic is sometimes an issue but its manageable and there are convenient stores in short walking distance.
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Wanskuck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wanskuck, North Providence sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wanskuck, North Providence over the last 12 months is $470,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,820
Median Age
33
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,236
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,733
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.4%
College Graduates
26.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
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®
43/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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