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Living between I-95 and Roger Williams Park
Dominated by the grounds of Roger Williams Park, South Elmwood provides its small residential community with access to Providence’s best-known green space just down the street or in their backyards. “Roger Williams Park is a tourist destination, but people also come here just to walk their dogs, run and kayak,” says Victor Lopes, director of the Roger Williams Park Gateway Center. From a small network of streets bordered by intersections of Interstate-95 and the Huntington Expressway, South Elmwood residents can head into the action of downtown Providence or retreat to the waterfront trails and cultural hubs closer to home.
Experience the unique blend of urban charm and community spirit in South Elmwood.
Roger Williams Park Zoo is a staple for the South Elmwood community.
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Day trips and casual recreation at Roger Williams Park
Spanning 435 acres, nearly a quarter of which is taken up by lakes dotted with fountains and bridges, Roger Williams Park makes up the majority of South Elmwood. Destinations like the zoo, botanical gardens and natural history museum attract weekenders looking to spend a day getting in touch with nature, connected across grassy, rolling hills by paved roads lined with sidewalks, bike lanes and plenty of mature trees. Between larger attractions, park-goers traverse walking trails and sidewalks toward landmark buildings and picturesque gardens like the Betsey Williams Cottage, Victorian Rose Garden and Japanese Garden.
The park's iconic swan boats launch near the Dalrymple Boathouse, sending aquatic explorers under bridges, past forested islands, and toward the Temple to Music, a classically styled Greek marble temple erected in 1924. At a boat launch nearby, kayakers and canoers launch boats they bring from home. Typical community park staples are found throughout the park, like tennis courts, ball diamonds, playgrounds and a pump track for BMX and mountain bikers.
Spend the day at the Temple of Music in South Elmwood.
The Japanese Garden in Roger Williams Park is a favorite spot for South Elmwood residents.
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Dense historic blocks and newer suburban offerings
Concentrated to the southeast of South Elmwood, short, densely plotted streets branch from Elmwood Avenue, lined by narrow sidewalks and shady trees. Two-story homes built in the early 1900s in a range of National and historic revival styles sit down the street from larger multi-family homes in similar styles, selling for $300,000 to $450,000. A few streets with a more suburban feel and slightly larger, grassy lots house ranch-style homes and bi-levels built from the 1960s through 1990s, selling for $330,000 to $450,000. South Elmwood is evenly split between renters and homeowners.
Apartment Apartments offer a blend of comfort and accessibility in South Elmwood.
South Elmwood houses feature diverse styles to suit every taste.
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Residents of South Elmwood love to ride their bikes around Roger Williams Park Gateway Center.
Roger Williams events throughout the year
While many attend well-known events like the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular, an aptly named Roger Williams Zoo celebration lit by thousands of carefully crafted jack-o-lanterns placed throughout the zoo, the park hosts so many large and small events that it can be hard to keep track. “At the Gateway Center, we can tell you what’s going on today, this week and later in the month,” Lopes says. “We put on free events as well as ones where people buy tickets.” Each summer, free performances by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra draw hundreds to settle in for a night of music and lakeside views in the grassy fields surrounding the Temple to Music.
Shopping and dining down Elmwood Avenue
Beyond a few automotive shops and the Providence Indoor Paintball near I-95, the commercial and dining scene is limited within South Elmwood. La Roca on the corner of Hamlin Street and Elmwood Avenue is known for dine-in and takeout Dominican favorites, and just over I-95, Pub on Park is a classic neighborhood bar that hosts weekly trivia, comedy and live music nights. For groceries and household essentials locals can head less than a mile down Elmwood Avenue to Price Rite Marketplace and Ocean State Job Lot. A couple of small community churches hold services throughout the area.
Welcome to La Roca resturant in South Elmwood, Providence.
Job Lot has amazing deals to help furnish your new South Elmwood home.
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Attending Providence Public Schools
Providence Public Schools employs a lottery-based registration system which takes ranked preferences into account. Within 2 miles of home, kids may attend Reservoir Avenue Elementary School, followed by Roger Williams Middle School and Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School, all of which earn a C-minus on Niche. Alvarez High provides resources for post-secondary college and career preparation both online and during in-person events like FAFSA completion nights.
A side view of Reservoir Ave. Elementary School in Providence.
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School serves South Elmwood, Providence.
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The RIPTA bus runs frequently on Elmwood Ave in Providence.
Commuting via Interstate-95 and RIPTA buses
Bordered by I-95 and bisected by Elmwood Avenue and the Huntington Expressway, South Elmwood provides commuters with a 4-mile drive into downtown Providence and quick highway access to the broader region. Locals can also access RIPTA bus service at stops Elmwood Avenue.
South Elmwood's atmosphere is a perfect blend of vibrancy and local warmth.
I-95 and Huntington Expressway sound score
Residents whose homes directly overlook I-95 and those on streets close to the Huntington Expressway overpass can expect to hear traffic noises, especially during rush hour.
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Parks in this Area
Roger Williams Park
Trails
Playground
Events
Friendly Neighborhood Tot Park
Playground
Temple to Music
Bear Ground
Alan G. Hassenfeld Boundless Playground
Washington Park Cal Ripken League
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
14 min drive
Bus
Hawthore After Tennis Courts
Bus
Roger Williams Park (Elmwood Entrance)
Bus
Elmwood Before Dixon
Bus
Elmwood Before Carlisle
Bus
Elmwood After Sawyer
Bus
Elmwood After Whitney
Bus
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Reviews
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3.53 Reviews
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7/27/2016Niche Review
The area is not bad or anything, but the roads are what messes up a lot of nice area. The people are good to get to know and the weather is nothing to complain about because we never get anything to serious. i would live here again if giving the choice to do so. If they would fix the street better, the area will improve.
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South Elmwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Elmwood, Providence sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Elmwood, Providence over the last 12 months is $327,900, down 14% from 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,783
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,930
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,017
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.1%
College Graduates
15.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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