Former industrial neighborhood is now a creative center
Formerly a factory hub along the Woonasquatucket River, Valley is a Providence neighborhood that transformed over time into an artistic enclave. "It was one of the most important manufacturing centers on Earth for one period. A ton of really important businesses were here because of the river," says Erik Talley, neighborhood resident, owner of Talley Strings instrument repair and recreation leader at the Woonasquatucket River Water Council. Talley describes the community today as a mix of artists and working-class people who chose the neighborhood for its relative affordability. "When I came here in the '90s, mills were in disrepair, and you could rent super cheap," he says. "And there's a lot of people in this neighborhood still actively making stuff. It's a quiet, affordable place to make your work, and it's genuinely diverse in several key ways."
Discover the stunning transition from Valley to the heart of Providence, RI.
The Bloom Flower and Home Market Event in Providence showcases a variety of plants and décor.
Enjoy the unique sight of converted mill buildings in Valley, RI, from above.
Check out this stunning sunflower mural in Providence, near Valley, RI.
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Valley's housing stock consists of converted mills and triple-deckers
Housing options in Valley include old mill buildings converted into condominiums and triple-decker, multifamily homes common throughout Providence. Colonials and bungalows make up much of the neighborhood’s single-family housing options. Prices for single-family homes start at around $300,000, while multifamily homes range from $500,000 to $600,000. One of the converted buildings includes Monohasset Mill condos, a restored mill building next to The Steel Yard where artists live and have studio spaces. "The Monohasset Mills Artist Collective was an anchor point for Valley. It had been built on a pattern of artist subsidies, but now those [subsidies] are gone," Talley says.
Admire the unique architecture of mill buildings now serving as stylish lofts in Valley, RI.
Valley, RI, is known for its charming multifamily triple decker homes in Providence.
The Valley neighborhood features diverse multifamily colonial homes for everyone.
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Davis Park and Regent Avenue Playground
Residents can visit Davis Park for its walking track, playground, community garden and a baseball field used by the Babe Ruth League. The park’s basketball courts also feature brightly painted playing surface with words like “let’s play” in English and Spanish in bold black letters over a yellow background. In the heart of the neighborhood, children enjoy the Regent Avenue playground, a mulched area with climbing equipment and shady trees.
Shoot some hoops at Davis Park and enjoy a game in Valley, RI.
Play and stroll with your furry friend at Regent Ave Playground in Valley, RI.
Find the inspiring Julio Cesar sculpture in Valley, RI, celebrating Mexican workers.
Davis Park in Valley, where baseball, playgrounds, and basketball await your visit.
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Students attend public schools near Valley
Students living in Valley may attend George J. West Elementary School, which earned a C-minus from Niche. The school participates in the Safe and Caring Schools initiative, a social and emotional skills curriculum incorporated into standard academic programs. Older students may attend Nathanael Greene Middle School, which earned a C, and Mount Pleasant High School, which earned a C-minus. Children may also attend the Blessed Sacrament School, a private, K-8 school with an A-plus from Niche that operates through the Blessed Sacrament Parish, a Catholic church across the street. C-plus-rated Paul Cuffee Charter School is also in the neighborhood.
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Exterior of Nathanael Greene Middle School
The main entrance to Mount Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, Providence RI.
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Artistic events and venues at The Steel Yard and The WaterFire Art Center
The growing Valley Arts District and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council's successful river restoration project, which helped restore native plants, manage stormwater and clean up dioxin pollution, have spurred renewed interest and investment in Valley. New attractions include The Steel Yard and The WaterFire Arts Center, both in repurposed industrial buildings along the river. Their designs embrace the high ceilings, great natural lighting and the exposed brick of former factory spaces. The WaterFire Arts Center showcases cutting-edge exhibitions from local Providence artists: "It's a huge, state-of-the-art event space," says Jim DeRentis, fourth-generation Providence native and Realtor at Residential Properties. WaterFire is best known for its summer performance series, where artists light vessels in the Woonasquatucket River on fire as they drift along on boats. The center is also home to the Wilbury Theater Group, which hosts performances, classes and art festivals for various performance art forms like dance, live music and theater. The Steel Yard offers welding and blacksmithing courses for makers of all ages and skill levels. The venue also hosts its annual Halloween Iron Pour, a free event where artists dressed in thick, protective gear light up the night by catching massive metal sculptures on fire. The crowd looks on as sparks fly and the artists pour 2,000 pounds of molten iron into their furnace.
Watch as Anyhow Studio members mold clay into stunning art in Valley, RI.
Unleash your creativity with The Steel Yard's industrial arts courses in Providence.
Support local art as a clay artist works on his exhibition in Waterfire Art Center in Valley.
Get ready to enjoy The Bloom Flower and Home Market Event in Providence's Valley neighborhood.
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Flooding in Valley and getting around Providence
The low-lying area around the Woonasquatucket River in Valley is prone to flooding. "It's all a flood pain. I've gotten flooding on and off for several years here and there, but there is a lot of work being done right now to mediate that," Talley says. Valley is located just 1.5 miles from Downtown Providence, and the Roger Williams Medical Center, home to Providence Veteran's Hospital, is inside the neighborhood. Residents also enjoy the area's walkability to the neighborhood's most popular galleries, event spaces and restaurants. The 92 bus line along Atwell Avenue takes commuters downtown, and the Huntington Expressway borders the neighborhood on the south. The neighborhood is also less than 2 miles west of Providence train station, which takes riders the 50 miles north to Boston in about an hour. Interstate 9 connect drivers north-south along the east coast, and U.S. Route 6 spans east-west through Providence and across the U.S. Valley has a CAP Index crime score of 5, slightly higher than the national average of 4.
Distilled-in-house cocktails at The Industrious Spirit Company and more local food options
The neighborhood’s artistic spirit is reflected in its shops and restaurants. The Industrious Spirit Company, a distillery focused on sustainable and local sourcing, has a cocktail bar, tasting room and patio with a firepit for locals to enjoy. Buttonwoods Brewery is another relaxed hangout spot where residents can enjoy made-in-house IPAs and lagers. Locals can taste Peruvian dishes like ceviche and empanadas at Los Andes or lattes at New Harvest Coffee Roasters. For groceries, locals can swing by Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization selling sustainably grown produce sourced from nearby farms. Price Rite Marketplace is also off Valley Street.
Unwind at The Industrial Spirit, a lively night bar nestled in Providence's Valley.
Experience Guatemalan delights at Mi Guatemala Restaurant in The Valley, Providence's top spot.
Savor Peruvian delights at Los Andes, a beloved icon in Providence's Valley.
Indulge in a hot cup of coffee at New Harvest Coffee Roasters in Providence's Farm Fresh Market.
Experience freshness at Farm Fresh RI's market day in Providence.
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Industrial spaces are now artist studios
Many of the old industrial spaces in the neighborhood are used as artist lofts and offices rather than residential spaces. Among these is the Nicholson File Company Mill Complex at the corner of Kinsley Avenue and Acorn Street, which consists of 20 historic manufacturing buildings from the 1800s. The complex is home to businesses such as Lotuff Leather, a handbag manufacturer, and Anyhow Studio, a pottery and ceramic art space. "Nicholson File has become a bunch of artist studios. You can't have people [legally] live in them, but we did live in those," Talley says. " That was all going on up through the late ‘90s, but then you get this real estate development starting with the [Providence Place] mall through this part of town."
Enjoy the unique sight of converted mill buildings in Valley, RI, from above.
Support local art as a clay artist works on his exhibition in Waterfire Art Center in Valley.
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Parks in this Area
Donigian Park
Soccer
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
St John's Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Ridge Street Playground
Basketball
Playground
Davis Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Regent Avenue Playground
Trails
Playground
Federal Hill’s Bocce Ball Court and Park
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
21 min drive
Bus
Chalkstone After Academy
Bus
Chalkstone After Fern
Bus
Va Hospital
Bus
Eagle Square (Atwells & Valley)
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.13 Reviews
3.0Niche User
6/28/2016Niche Review
Not too much to any type of crime or safety concerns in this area. The police are visible and can be seen driving around during the day or just parked in different areas. Not too much crime due to the location of the street in which most of the businesses are set up. The street is somewhat of a main street, therefore committing a crime can for the most apart be easily seen.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Valley
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Valley, Providence sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Valley, Providence over the last 12 months is $310,000, up 18% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,830
Median Age
32
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,261
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,271
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
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®
73/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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