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Wayland residents have easy access to many retail and dining options.
Wayland's walkable square and historic New England charm
Overlooking the Seekonk River, Wayland is an east Providence neighborhood known for its classic New England architecture and popular local businesses near Brown University. Much of daily life here revolves around a walkable commercial square filled with independent shops, cafés and restaurants. Residential streets with homes built in the early to mid-20th century branch off from this center, allowing locals to walk to their favorite haunts. The area also features plenty of green space, including a landscaped greenway listed on the National Register of Historic Places and wooded conservation land along the Seekonk River. With its blend of local retail, mature streetscapes and easy access to outdoor recreation, the neighborhood balances a small-town feel with proximity to Downtown Providence.
The neighborhood has a diverse housing scene, including 19th-century historical homes.
Preserved Colonials and Victorians with multi-family options
Wayland features a diverse housing market, with everything from turn-of-the-century Victorians and multi-family builds to townhouses and condos popular among university students. Colonial Revivals, foursquares and cottages also line the streets, with most homes featuring fenced-in back yards and off-street parking. “The neighborhood was widely developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and it's well preserved and well maintained,” says Jim DeRentis, a fourth-generation Providence native and Realtor at Residential Properties. Price tags vary just as widely as the community’s architecture. Single-family builds start in the mid-$700,000s and reach around $2.3 million, while condos and townhouses range from the low $200,000s to about $1 million. With a median price of roughly $760,000, the area tends to be more expensive compared to nearby neighborhoods like Mount Hope, which has a median of $480,000, but more affordable than the neighboring community of Blackstone, which has a median of roughly $1 million.
Wayland Square shopping and dining
The area has a strong dining scene with a range of independent restaurants concentrated around Wayland Square. You can sit down for a meal at spots like:
L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery, a popular coffee shop with baked goods, sandwiches and specialty drinks
Mare Rooftop, an upscale restaurant with Mediterranean seafood and panoramic views of Providence
Red Stripe, a French-influenced brasserie with comfort food and an extensive wine list
Waterman Grille, a New American eatery with a wood-fired grill housed in a historic gatehouse on the Seekonk River
Shopping in the area also centers around the square, with additional options in nearby downtown Providence. “You can walk to Whole Foods, Eastside Marketplace and these wine shops people really like. It's got something for everybody,” says DeRentis.
L'artisan Cafe and Bakery is a popular spot in Wayland Square.
Enjoy the view from the rooftop dining area at Mare.
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Locals have easy access to major roads and downtown Providence.
Walkable streets with solid transit and highway access
The east side of Providence is known for its walkability, and many daily errands can be done on foot. Bike lanes run along some local streets, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority provides bus service throughout the area. Providence Station is about 2 miles away, with MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak service to Boston, New York and the greater New England area. Interstate 95 and Interstate 195 are both close by, with I-95 running north-south along the East Coast and I-195 connecting to southeastern Massachusetts. Waterman Street offers a direct, 2-mile route to Downtown Providence.
Children can lock their bikes near the flowers at the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School.
Public and private schools in Wayland
Local families are served by the Providence Public School District, where enrollment is based on a school choice lottery system. Students may attend Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, which partners with Brown University for enhanced science and technology learning. Private options include Moses Brown School and The Croft School, a project-based learning school in Wayland Square with an A-plus Niche rating. “The Croft School is very popular with young families,” says DeRentis.
Blackstone Park offers walking trails and river views.
Outdoor recreation without leaving the neighborhood
There’s plenty of room for outdoor recreation in Wayland. When you’re looking to enjoy some fresh air, you can:
Visit the Blackstone Park Conservation District, which features wooded hiking trails along the Seekonk River
Take your pups to the Waterman Street Dog Park, which has separate areas for large and small dogs
Stop by Gano Park to use the baseball diamonds, soccer fields or basketball courts
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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4
Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Wayland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wayland, Providence sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Wayland, Providence over the last 12 months is $765,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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