Why Live in Downtown Pawtucket
Downtown Pawtucket features a mix of large Colonial Revival homes, originally built as single-family residences between the 1880s and 1920s, now often converted into multifamily units. The area also includes attractive loft buildings and condos in converted factory spaces. The neighborhood is known for its vibrant attractions, including the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, where the Providence Hockey Club Capitals play, and the soon-to-be-completed Stadium at Tidewater Landing, which will host Rhode Island FC soccer games. Cultural highlights include the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center and the historic Old Slater Mill, a National Historic Landmark. Annual events such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Pawtucket Arts Festival, featuring Empanada Fest, add to the community's lively atmosphere. Downtown businesses are concentrated between Barton Street and the Blackstone River, with Still on Main offering a variety of shops, eateries, and entertainment options. The Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center provides convenient bus and train connections to Providence and Massachusetts, while Interstate 95 offers easy access to both Providence, 5.6 miles away, and Boston, nearly 46 miles away. The local school district allows open enrollment, though Downtown is zoned for Agnes E. Little Elementary, Joseph Jenks Middle, and William E. Tolman High, which offer a range of educational programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Pawtucket a good place to live?
Downtown Pawtucket is a good place to live. Downtown Pawtucket is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Downtown Pawtucket has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 16.8 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $45,572 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Pawtucket are renters, with 87.6% of residents renting and 12.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Downtown Pawtucket can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Downtown Pawtucket neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Pawtucket?
The median home price in Downtown Pawtucket is $550,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $110,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,850 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $122K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Pawtucket. The average household income in Downtown Pawtucket is $46K.
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Home Trends in Downtown Pawtucket, RI
On average, homes in Downtown Pawtucket, Pawtucket sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Pawtucket, Pawtucket over the last 12 months is $553,000, up 126% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$553,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$553,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$318
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$550,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
126%