Pawtucket

Pawtucket, Rhode Island Overview

Pawtucket faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (52.7/100) and ranking #17 of 20 cities in Rhode Island. Even so, the city scores 76/100 in Safety — a relative bright spot compared to its Outdoor Access score of 37/100.

Income & Employment in Pawtucket

Pawtucket’s median income of $63,499 is 22% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%.

Safety in Pawtucket

Pawtucket’s violent crime rate of 298.3 per 100,000 runs above the Rhode Island average of 154. The property crime rate is 1693.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Pawtucket

Pawtucket has a cost of living index of 100.9 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $286,200. Median monthly rent is $1,152. Renters spend 21.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Pawtucket

The adult obesity rate in Pawtucket is 35.6%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.2%. Residents report an average of 19.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Rhode Island ranks #13 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Pawtucket

Pawtucket has a high school graduation rate of 78.5%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $19,062 per student, well above the national median. The city has 18 public schools serving 8,448 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Pawtucket

The annual average temperature in Pawtucket is 53°F. Summers average 69.7°F. Winters average 37.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 56.1 inches per year.

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