Olneyville
Neighborhood Reviews
Olneyville New York System: a comfort food mainstay
When people think of Olneyville, they often think of the Olneyville New York System, an iconic restaurant that counts restaurateur and TV star Guy Fieri as a regular. Here, locals dig into the restaurant's signature hot dogs, fries and coffee milk, a favorite regional beverage. "That place has been around forever; I've been going there my whole life," Greene says. "It's literally some sweaty old guy serving you a wiener on their arm, but it's delicious, and there's nothing like it." The Realtor also says there's an abundance of Mexican cuisine. Locals love the tacos and burritos at La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos and the sopa de res from Mi Ranchito Restaurant. Other highlights include playing pool at Nolan's Corner Pub or browsing through the book stacks at Riffraff Bookstore + Bar. For groceries, residents can head to local convenience stores, such as Casca Mexico, or go to a supermarket outside the neighborhood, like Aldi.Golfing during the day, dancing at night
Buttonwood Golf Course is an 18-hole, family-owned layout that offers packages for birthdays or corporate events. "I take lessons there," Greene says. "It's right down the street from the neighborhood, too, so very close by." There's also the Dye House for the art community, with its loft space for hosting pop-up events from local businesses. It also includes an artist maker space. For evening entertainment, Fete Music Hall is a popular stop for bands touring the East Coast. The Hall also puts on dance parties inspired by different musical artists.Former mills turned into condos and apartments
Residents here are split between renters and homeowners, with the majority renting. "A lot of these buildings that used to be mills have been converted into multi-family units, apartments and condos," Greene explains. Buildings sit closely together and embody what Olneyville has become today: a mix of the past and present. "I actually used to live in one of the older historic buildings. It was so nice. They kept the floors and brick so you could see the original design, but upgraded everything else," Greene says. Prices start at $200,000 and go up to $620,000.William D'Abate Elementary school focuses on community
William D'Abate Elementary's longstanding principal has worked hard to engage parents and keep teacher turnover to a minimum. Niche gives the school a C-minus overall. Students can continue at Paul Cuffee Middle School and Paul Cuffee High School, which earn C and B-minus grades, respectively.Walking or boating at Donigain Park
Even though Olneyville is very much an urban location, there are still opportunities to connect with the outdoors. Donigain Park sits on the neighborhood's east side and is right next to the Woonasquatucket River. Experienced kayakers enter the river through the park to paddle downstream. There's also the "Woony" River Greenway Bike Path that leads all the way to Providence. Aside from the bike path and water activities, Donigain Park offers a playground, sports fields and walking trails. Residents frequently come here to spend time with their families or walk their dogs.Ten miles from the airport
Olneyville is right by downtown Providence, a 2-mile drive away via Harris Avenue. The neighborhood is also bordered by State Route 6. Frequent flyers will be happy to know that TF Green International Airport is about 10 miles away. Public transportation options include ride-share apps, city bikes, electric scooters and bus lines.
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Flora Jiang
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dawn Tramontano
Dawn Tramontano
Century 21 Limitless
(401) 593-5673
34 Total Sales
1 in Olneyville
$300,000 Price
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Eduardo Marines
Eduardo Marines
REALPRO by The Water
(401) 240-4724
67 Total Sales
2 in Olneyville
$333K - $335K Price Range
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Heber Anibal Recinos
Heber Anibal Recinos
Hemekedeal Realty, LLC
(401) 593-6248
43 Total Sales
1 in Olneyville
$455,000 Price
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Julie Ochs
Julie Ochs
LAER Realty Partners
(508) 593-9061
24 Total Sales
2 in Olneyville
$270K - $458K Price Range
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Koury Signoriello
Koury Signoriello
Responds QuicklyNew World Realty
(774) 713-8499
115 Total Sales
2 in Olneyville
$305K - $465K Price Range
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Samuel Alba
Samuel Alba
Innovations Realty
(401) 406-4077
624 Total Sales
10 in Olneyville
$220K - $660K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Riverside Park
- Playground
- Nature Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
Donigian Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Franciscan Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
Ridge Street Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Joslin Park & Playground
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Playground
Federal Hill’s Bocce Ball Court and Park
- Parking Lot
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/19/2016
Niche Review
Your level of safety depends where you are. However, I don't consider anywhere in Providence particularly unsafe or more dangerous than any other place in Rhode Island or even America.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Olneyville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Olneyville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Olneyville, Providence sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Olneyville, Providence over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 98% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$555,000
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$518,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
98%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$292
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
466
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,673
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,727
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,434
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,119
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,700 - $2,400 per month
- Strive Lofts
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 439+ Sq Ft
- 556 Atwells Ave
- Providence, RI
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$1,830 - $3,474 per month
- Rising Sun Mills
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 483+ Sq Ft
- 166 Valley St
- Providence, RI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,339
Median Age
33
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,577
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,024
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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.
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