How long is the commute from East Providence, RI?
Workers who live in East Providence, RI take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in East Providence get to work
| Means of transportation | East Providence | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±3.7 points) | 70.7% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±2.7 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.9 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±2.5 points) | 12.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In East Providence, the average commute is lower than in Providence County (25.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Providence, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Providence County (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Providence County, East Providence ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 35 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Providence
| Vehicles available | East Providence | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±2.1 points) | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±3.1 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% (±2.9 points) | 34.3% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±1.9 points) | 15.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In East Providence, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Providence County (11.5%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Providence
| East Providence | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±2.5 points) | 12.3% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±1.5 points) | 94.0% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±1.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.5 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In East Providence, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Providence County (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Providence
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence | — | 22.6 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Providence | 3.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Seekonk | 3.4 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Barrington | 5.1 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Pawtucket | 5.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| North Seekonk | 6.0 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Central Falls | 6.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| North Providence | 6.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Rehoboth | 6.7 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Providence, RI (25.0 minutes), Seekonk, MA (28.8 minutes), Barrington, RI (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Providence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pawtucket | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 | Providence | 25.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Smithfield | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Cranston | 24.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Lincoln | 24.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Johnston | 23.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | East Providence | 22.6 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Providence County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Providence
How long is the average commute in East Providence?
Workers who live in East Providence, RI take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Providence without a car?
9.9% of households in East Providence have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Providence?
12.4% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in East Providence worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Providence city, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Providence city, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Providence city, Rhode Island
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Providence city, Rhode Island (place:22960, in state:44).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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