How many renters in East Providence, RI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.5% (±6.2 points) of renting households in East Providence, RI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.5% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.6% (±5.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Providence
| Share of income spent on rent | East Providence | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.1% (±4.0 points) | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±3.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±3.1 points) | 14.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.3% (±4.5 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±3.0 points) | 10.3% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.6% (±5.4 points) | 37.0% | 37.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
East Providence against Providence County, its state and the nation
| East Providence | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.5% (±6.2 points) | 47.3% (±1.5 points) | 47.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.6% (±5.4 points) | 37.0% (±1.3 points) | 37.8% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±1.7 points) | 28.9% (±0.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,208 (±$5,028) | $48,754 (±$1,799) | $50,251 (±$1,401) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,288 (±$75) | $1,312 (±$21) | $1,342 (±$19) | $1,413 |
In East Providence, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Providence County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Providence County, East Providence ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 20 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near East Providence
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence | — | 48.5% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Providence | 3.4 mi | 48.0% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seekonk | 3.4 mi | 54.8% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington | 5.1 mi | 55.4% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pawtucket | 5.2 mi | 45.9% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Seekonk | 6.0 mi | 20.2% (±45.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central Falls | 6.4 mi | 56.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Providence | 6.6 mi | 42.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rehoboth | 6.7 mi | 57.7% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Providence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster | 65.8% (±30.6 points) |
| 2 | Glocester | 64.5% (±35.7 points) |
| 3 | Scituate | 59.6% (±25.0 points) |
| 4 | Smithfield | 57.1% (±13.2 points) |
| 5 | Central Falls | 56.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 6 | East Providence | 48.5% (±6.2 points) |
| 7 | Providence | 48.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 8 | Cumberland | 47.9% (±9.9 points) |
| 9 | Cranston | 47.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 10 | Woonsocket | 46.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 11 | Pawtucket | 45.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 12 | North Providence | 42.7% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 12 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
Are renters in East Providence rent-burdened?
48.5% of renting households in East Providence pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in East Providence spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Providence, RI spends 29.6% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Providence city, Rhode Island
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Providence city, Rhode Island
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Providence city, Rhode Island
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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