Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
10%
Central Falls
Central Falls, RI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,214
Population
19,754
Renter Mix
80% Rent
This tiny town is big on history and culture
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River
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As the tiniest town in the smallest state, Central Falls is only about one square mile. But that square mile is one of the most densely populated, home to about 20,000 residents. In 1676, Central Falls was the site of a major battle during King Philip's War -- a conflict between Native Americans and English colonists. Today, the nine colonists killed during the ambush are remembered with Jenks Park, a historic park built in 1890 and including Cogswell Tower, built on the historic Dexter's Lodge.
Today, Central Falls celebrates its history with a variety of sites, including several mills such as the Valley Falls Mill Complex and the Conant Thread Company Mills. Central Falls also features two historic districts: Central Falls Mill Historic District and South Central Falls Historic District. Residents and visitors of Central Falls enjoy the River Island Campground, a four-acre park along the Blackstone River that offers canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and hiking.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,227
Average: $54,035
Education
2,183
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,599
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Central Falls has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
80%
Non-Renters
20%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Falls, RI is $1,377 for a studio, $1,212 for one bedroom, $1,581 for two bedrooms, and $2,304 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Falls has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,212/month
580 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central Falls, RI is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
The Learning Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
605 Students
Public
Grades K-8
362 Students
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades K-5
474 Students
Public
Grades 5
198 Students
Blackstone Valley Prep Middle School 1
Public
Grades 6-8
341 Students
The Learning Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
605 Students
Public
Grades K-8
362 Students
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd
Public
Grades 6-8
66 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
543 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
899 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
80 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blackstone Valley Outfitters
- Lincoln Woods State Park
- Ladd Observatory
- Roger Williams National Memorial
- Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.