Why Live in East Woonsocket
East Woonsocket is a friendly neighborhood known for its small-town New England charm and convenient suburban amenities. The area features a mix of three-bedroom Cape Cod Cottages, quaint bungalows, Prairie-style homes, and midcentury ranch styles and split levels, many with one-car garages or private driveways. Residents enjoy a variety of locally owned eateries, such as Patriots Diner for all-day breakfast, Elm Street Pizza for Italian grinders and specialty pies, and Krakow bakery for Polish pastries. For shopping, Dowling Village shopping center is less than 4 miles away, offering stores like Aldi, Walmart Supercenter, PetSmart, Kohl’s, and Planet Fitness. Recreational options include Cass Park with its basketball court, baseball diamond, cross-country track, and pond, as well as Bissonette Field with a cricket pitch and open green space. The New England Country Club, less than 1 mile away, offers an 18-hole championship golf course. East Woonsocket also hosts the annual AutumnFest at the World War II Memorial Park, 2 miles away, featuring local bands, a parade, and carnival games. The neighborhood is conveniently located near major highways, with Interstate 295 less than 10 miles away, providing access to Providence in 15 miles and Boston in 40 miles. Public transit is available via Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus stops along Cass Avenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Woonsocket a good place to live?
East Woonsocket is a good place to live. East Woonsocket is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. East Woonsocket is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. East Woonsocket has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $84,576 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21.9% of residents. A majority of residents in East Woonsocket are renters, with 54.7% of residents renting and 45.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving East Woonsocket can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
East Woonsocket neighborhood guide.
Is East Woonsocket, RI a safe neighborhood?
East Woonsocket, RI is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in East Woonsocket?
The median home price in East Woonsocket is $395,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $79,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,920 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $82K a year to afford the median home price in East Woonsocket. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in East Woonsocket is $85K.
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Home Trends in East Woonsocket, RI
On average, homes in East Woonsocket, Woonsocket sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in East Woonsocket, Woonsocket over the last 12 months is $394,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$394,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$408,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$480,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$294,050
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$279,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
133
Median List Price
$395,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%