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Globe District

Globe District

$399,322 Average Value
$229 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Low prices near the Massachusetts border in the Globe District

The Globe District in the Rhode Island city of Woonsocket puts residents only 2 miles from Massachusetts, the U.S. state that pays the highest average wage. At the same time, locals can enjoy Rhode Island’s lower home prices in the Globe District, a primarily residential neighborhood on Woonsocket’s southwest side. “People are buying in Woonsocket, but they’re working in Massachusetts,” says Amy Bedard, a Realtor at CrossRoads Real Estate Group in the city.

Globe District features a variety of home styles for every buyer’s taste.
Globe District features a variety of home styles for every buyer’s taste.
Globe District homes are built to meet the needs of modern families.
Globe District homes are built to meet the needs of modern families.
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A renter-friendly neighborhood with colonials and Cape Cods

Houses in the Globe District stand tall, with rounded bay windows and balconies often stretching three stories into the air. These are often scooped up by investors in Massachusetts and rented out, Bedard says. “Prices are exceptionally lower here, but our rents are very aggressive.” Still, some of these homes are bought by owners who plan to live in them, Bedard adds. Small colonial-style houses and Cape Cod homes sometimes are tucked between these multifamily properties, options for those seeking single-family homes. Though many of the houses are towering, yards are usually compact, offering just enough space for a flower garden or a few shrubs. Prices for two-bedroom single-family homes start in the high $200,000s, but multifamily properties with more the five bedrooms will likely cost $500,000 or more.

American Foursquare homes in Globe District offer spacious living and classic design.
American Foursquare homes in Globe District offer spacious living and classic design.
Globe District homes offer comfort and tranquility for growing families.
Globe District homes offer comfort and tranquility for growing families.
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Schools in the Woonsocket Education Department

Students are served by the Woonsocket Education Department. Globe Park Elementary School, graded C-minus by Niche, is right in the neighborhood, and many students walk. C-rated Villa Nova Middle School is about a mile outside the Globe District. A mile further, C-rated Woonsocket High School offers academic pathways that explore career fields such as criminal justice, performing arts and emergency medical services.

Globe Park School in Globe District serves local families with early education.
Globe Park School in Globe District serves local families with early education.
Woonsocket High School is accessible from Globe District for older students.
Woonsocket High School is accessible from Globe District for older students.
Villa Nova Middle School is a nearby option for Globe District families.
Villa Nova Middle School is a nearby option for Globe District families.
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Enjoying the outdoors at Globe Park

Next to the elementary school, Globe Park offers residents a green respite from the otherwise dense, developed blocks of the neighborhood. Kids and adults get active on the park’s playground, basketball court and tennis court. Meanwhile, trails around Globe Park’s pond may give walkers views of the birds, amphibians and reptiles that call the pool of water home. Even in the winter, the park isn’t abandoned; it has a hill that becomes a ski and sled slope when it’s blanketed with snow.

Globe District is pet-friendly with walkable paths and green spaces.
Globe District is pet-friendly with walkable paths and green spaces.
Globe District residents enjoy the amenities and nature at Globe Park.
Globe District residents enjoy the amenities and nature at Globe Park.
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Local businesses from antiques to fresh seafood

A handful of shops and restaurants are sprinkled throughout the Globe District, so many locals have a business within a couple blocks of their doorsteps. Al’s Place earns stellar reviews for its breakfast combos of eggs and ham, as well as its pancakes that barely fit on the plates. Residents also can pick up fresh lobster and fish at R&D Seafood Inc. or hunt for vintage items at Nichols Antiques and Collectibles. However, they need to go less than a mile south of the neighborhood to access Stop & Shop supermarket or Park Square Pharmacy. Other activities are found less than a mile north of the neighborhood, where locals can learn more about life for early residents of Woonsocket at the Museum of Work & Culture.

Al's Place in Globe District is a favorite for hearty breakfast combos and pancakes.
Al's Place in Globe District is a favorite for hearty breakfast combos and pancakes.
Locals can go on grocery runs at the Stop & Shop in the southern part of the Globe District.
Locals can go on grocery runs at the Stop & Shop in the southern part of the Globe District.
Locals visit the Museum of Work and Culture to explore the city’s textile manufacturing history.
Locals visit the Museum of Work and Culture to explore the city’s textile manufacturing history.
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Major employers and access to Providence

The Museum of Work & Culture explores Woonsocket’s history as a mill town, but one of the city’s most iconic employers today is CVS Health Corp., headquartered on Woonsocket’s east side. Still, the community’s residents are more likely to work in Massachusetts. Boston is a 55-mile drive north of the neighborhood. Providence sits 15 miles to the south, which can be reached in less than an hour with RIPTA’s public bus system.

Globe District is ideal for CVS Health employees seeking nearby housing.
Globe District is ideal for CVS Health employees seeking nearby housing.
RIPTA buses are a convenient way for Globe District residents to get around the Woonsocket area.
RIPTA buses are a convenient way for Globe District residents to get around the Woonsocket area.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

33 min drive

Bus

Ri-146A Opposite White

Bus

Providence After Fabien

Bus

Park Square (Park & Ri-146A)

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Providence Before S Main

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S Main Opposite South

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Providence Before Ballou

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Providence Before Collins

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Globe District US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Globe District Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$349,900
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$281,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
737
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,585
Below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,553
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,188
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
959
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Dec 14
    2 - 3:30pm

    635 Park Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    $579,900

    • 8 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,114 Sq Ft
    • 635 Park Ave
    • New 3 days ago

    Great opportunity for investor or owner occupied to own this 4 family apartment building. Tenants in place IN 3 UNITS with great rental history and the 1st floor 3 bedrooms apartment vacant and ready to rent ($1,800/a month projected rent) or move in ready for owner occupied buyer. The building is fire coded and lead certificates are coming soon. Rents are below market value. Come & take a look -

    Izabella Whiting RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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  • Saturday, Dec 13
    2 - 4pm

    184 Avenue C Unit 4, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    $359,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,400 Sq Ft
    • 184 Avenue C
    • Unit 4
    • New 2 days ago

    Beautifully Redesigned Townhouse Move-In Ready! Completely transformed in 2025, this stunning townhouse features all-new systems and high-quality finishes throughout. The first floor offers an inviting open-concept layout with a spacious living and dining area, along with a stylish kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A half bath and convenient laundry area

    Milagros Pereira Excel Companies

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,844
Median Age
38
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$56,638
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$72,210

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.6%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
50''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Globe District
Koury Signoriello
New World Realty
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