Residents of the Bernon District of Woonsocket have immediate access to local restaurants, chain eateries and big-box retailers. The architecture is generally comprised of buildings from the early 1900s to the 1960s. There are also public greenspaces where residents enjoy recreation.
A two-bedroom, one-bathroom 1960s single-family home with a vinyl exterior is valued at around $280,000. A four-bedroom 1950s home with enough yard space for an above-ground swimming pool, a trampoline and a shed is valued at around $380,000. A newly built three-bedroom contemporary with a vinyl exterior is valued at around $507,000. “Woonsocket hasn’t changed much over the past 10-to-20 years,” says Marilyn Bennett, an agent with Salzberg Real Estate who has sold multiple homes in the area. “There’s not a lot of new development because the area has already been developed. Woonsocket was built in the early 1900s.”
Many children are educated at Bernon Heights Elementary School, which has a C-minus Niche rating and a 14-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. “Kids can walk to the local elementary school,” says Bennett. Villa Nova Middle School has a C Niche rating and a 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Woonsocket High School has a C Niche rating. The high school also has a school improvement team made up of administrators, teachers and parents who meet monthly to make plans for how to keep making the student experience better.
The area has a wide selection of restaurants. Al’s Place is a popular local breakfast spot. It has a casual atmosphere where you can chat with the owners as they grill your home-style meal on the other side of the counter. Ye Olde English Fish & Chips is another popular spot for its clam strips, lobster rolls and chicken. It has been in the same family for the 102 years it has been open. The area also has many chain restaurants such as Texas Roadhouse, McDonald’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. The south end of the Bernon District has big-box stores including Kohl’s, Lowe’s, PetSmart and Walmart. Many locals shop for groceries at Aldi and the Stop & Shop. There is also an AutoZone and a Planet Fitness.
The area has access to green spaces where locals enjoy recreation. Booth Pond Conservation Area has a 2.4-mile trail loop. The 130-acre parcel of deciduous forest and wetlands is popular among bird watchers. Locals also spend time at Bernon Park, which has two baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a hockey rink and a playground. Woonsocket Little League plays games at Bernon Park. “Woonsocket is a place where people know their neighbors,” says Bennett. “People tend to become part of the area and stay for long periods of time.”
Many people enjoy shows at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre & Conservatory, a 1926 vaudeville-era theatre. Cover artists of Cher, Prince and Elvis perform there. The venue is also used for community theater. Residents go to the Museum of Work & Culture to glean knowledge of the city’s textile manufacturing history. The museum highlights the stories of immigrants who came to Woonsocket in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to live and work in the mill town. CVS Health’s corporate headquarters is in Woonsocket. The city is also home to the American-French Genealogical Society.
Woonsocket is within the Providence Metropolitan Area and immediately south of the Massachusetts state line. Residents travel 16 miles via RI-146 to Providence, 27 miles via MA-146 to Worcester and 53 miles via I-95 to Boston. Locals also take a public bus when commuting to Providence.
Louis Barrows
Keller Williams Leading Edge
(401) 208-2129
241 Total Sales
6 in Bernon District
$300K - $515K Price Range
Holly Regoli
REMAX Revolution
(401) 340-2289
59 Total Sales
1 in Bernon District
$325,000 Price
Courtney Grady
Elite Property Group
(401) 340-2858
66 Total Sales
1 in Bernon District
$450,000 Price
Renee Moussally
Coldwell Banker Realty
(401) 208-2623
131 Total Sales
1 in Bernon District
$225,000 Price
Michelle Mulholland
REMAX Revolution
(401) 398-5690
32 Total Sales
1 in Bernon District
$410,000 Price
Peter Brown
eXp Realty
(401) 246-7116
26 Total Sales
1 in Bernon District
$360,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bernon District | US |
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| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Bernon District, Woonsocket sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Bernon District, Woonsocket over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$374,450
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Median Sale Price
$380,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$312,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
60
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$255
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Number of Homes
1,452
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Number of Homes for Sale
7
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Median Year Built
1952
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Months of Supply
1.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,520
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,351
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,091
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,066
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
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$2,395 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
15
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Median Rent
$1,900
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,800
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,150
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,925
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,925
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Median Condo Rent
$1,900
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,550
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Total Population
9,033
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Median Age
40
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Population Density
8 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$49,884
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$73,387
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High School Graduates
79.9%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
18.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
5.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
57.2%
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Annual Precipitation
52''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
50''
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Bikeability
Walkability
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Riverside neighborhood in east Woonsocket with historic multi-family homes
Historic residential neighborhood with Greek Revival cottages and Victorian manors
Community, Victorian character and culture converge at Woonsocket’s bustling core
Events-heavy neighborhood that borders downtown Woonsocket
A vibrant community with walkability and many cultures
Work in Massachusetts and live in Rhode Island in this locale near the state line
