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Cranston, Rhode Island

city · Providence County

At a glance

83,250
Population
$378,300
Median home value (all homes)
25% above U.S. median
$461,969
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,375/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$90,206
Median household income
15% above U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
92%
Locations with fiber available
6.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost11% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates89.8%
College graduates36.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cranston Economic Development
The Cranston Office of Economic Development provides information and assistance to Cranston businesses, including available real estate, tax incentives, job training, and financing.
city Cranston Economic Development
The Cranston Office of Economic Development is the city’s one-stop shop for business needs, offering help with available real estate, tax incentives, job training, and financing to assist businesses in Cranston.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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