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Providence's signature WaterFire installation illuminates summer nights along the riverfront, while the historic RISD Museum showcases world-renowned art collections. The Providence Performing Arts Center stages Broadway shows in an ornate theater setting, and Roger Williams Park encompasses 435 acres with a zoo, museum, planetarium, and botanical center. The historic Mile of History along Benefit Street features preserved colonial architecture, leading to Brown University's iconic College Green.
The Providence housing market reflects distinct neighborhood characteristics. College Hill commands the highest median single family home prices at $1,195,000, followed by Blackstone at $1,258,000. More moderate options exist in Federal Hill where the median single family price is $409,500. The citywide median sale price stands at $435,000, with median townhome prices at $490,000. One bedroom condos have a median price of $315,000, while two bedroom condos median at $420,000.
Providence's cost of living runs 11.6% above the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $119,000 annually to live comfortably, including $34,000 for housing and $19,000 for groceries. The property tax rate is 1.37%, higher than nearby Boston at 0.67%. The state income tax rate is 3.75% for a $76,212 salary, with a 7% sales tax.
The city maintains strong educational options, including Classical High School, rated A by Niche. Private schools like The Wheeler School and Moses Brown School both earned A+ ratings. Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design anchor the higher education landscape. Public transit through RIPTA buses connects neighborhoods, while Amtrak and MBTA provide service to Boston, one hour away. The walkable downtown area features acclaimed restaurants like Hemenway's for seafood and Al Forno for Italian cuisine.
On average, homes in Providence, RI sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Providence, RI over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.