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Cranston

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Cranston

Total population

84,445

Median home value

$415,200

39.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$87,189

Cranston$87k
National$74k
Weather46°F · Mostly Cloudy
Coordinates41.77°, -71.49°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Cranston, formerly known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Its official population in the 2020 United States Census was 82,934, making it the second-largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston. Cranston is a part of the Providence metropolitan area.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
39.7
Median home value
$415,200
Housing units
33,284
Poverty rate
12.8%
Unemployment
5.3%

Race & ethnicity

White
68%
Black
7.3%
Asian
4.5%
Hispanic
24.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.7697
Longitude
-71.4850
Water area
1.67 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
69°F
Rain Showers
Friday Night
44°F
Rain Showers Likely
Saturday
51°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
33°F
Clear
Sunday
55°F
Sunny

Forecast for Cranston, RI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
29%
Diabetes
9.2%
Adult obesity
31.2%
Binge drinking
18%
Adult smoking
11%
No leisure activity
24.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
756,240
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    25,280
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    24,461
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    23,899
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    21,902
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    21,107
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    20,173
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    18,522
  • Tufted Titmouse
    Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    17,184

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
150
Elementary
81
Middle
29
High
33
Other
7

Largest nearby schools

  • Cranston High School West
    High · Cranston · 1,715 students · 15.9:1 ratio
  • East Providence High
    High · East Providence · 1,659 students · 15.8:1 ratio
  • Cranston High School East
    High · Cranston · 1,499 students · 12.5:1 ratio
  • Central High School
    High · Providence · 1,302 students · 16.5:1 ratio
  • Mount Pleasant High
    High · Providence · 1,164 students · 15.3:1 ratio
  • Classical High School
    High · Providence · 1,113 students · 17.4:1 ratio
  • North Providence High
    High · North Providence · 1,090 students · 12.7:1 ratio
  • William E. Tolman High
    High · Pawtucket · 1,056 students · 14.3:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
7
Largest magnitude
3.6
Largest event
2020-11-08

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in Rhode Island

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.99
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,457

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
4,761
Avg daily Wikipedia views
159
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Cranston

Cranston, Rhode Island
Freeman, Robert · 1980
City Maps Cranston Rhode Island, USA
James McFee · 2017
Flood hazard analyses, Pocasset River and Meshanticut Brook, Cranston, Rhode Island
Flood hazard analyses, Pocasset River and Meshanticut Brook, Cranston, Rhode Island
U.S. Soil Conservation Service · 1974
Life and remarkable adventures of Israel R. Potter
Life and remarkable adventures of Israel R. Potter
Israel Potter · 1824
Survey of exterior housing condition
Cranston City Planning Commission · 1982
Commercial areas study
Cranston (R.I.). City Plan Commission · 1960
Christian love and unity 1925-1975
R.I.) Saint Mary's Church (Cranston · 1975
Proposed new zoning ordinance
Cranston (R.I.) · 1963

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

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Recently spotted species

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library