Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,652
Population
73,727
Renter Mix
57% Rent
A charming suburb just north of Rhode Island’s capital city
Suburban
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Riverfront
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Active
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Historic
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Culture
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Scenic
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Diverse
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Located just five miles north of Providence, Pawtucket offers residents a blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities along the Rhode Island-Massachusetts border. Seekonk River – flowing into Providence River – travels directly through Pawtucket, offering scenic views from the city’s riverfront green spaces. Pawtucket fosters a strong sense of community with festive family-friendly events like the Pawtucket Arts Festival, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and Pawtucket’s Wonderland Spectacular.
This city is known for its sporting opportunities and events, with local mainstays like Pawtucket Red Sox games at McCoy Stadium, Slater Memorial Park, Seekonk River, and nearby Lincoln Woods State Park. Numerous historic attractions, performance venues, diverse eateries, and a burgeoning arts scene contribute to Pawtucket’s unique culture. Quick access to I-95 makes getting around from Pawtucket a breeze. Walkable streets, a welcoming community, and affordable apartments make this suburb highly sought-after for renters in the area.
Explore the City
An antiques shop in Pawtucket
The Blackstone River runs through Downtown Pawtucket.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,389
Average: $75,978
Education
15,754
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
40,289
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pawtucket has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pawtucket, RI is $1,561 for a studio, $1,647 for one bedroom, $1,767 for two bedrooms, and $1,939 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pawtucket has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,647/month
786 Sq Ft
House
$2,198/month
813 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,922/month
722 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pawtucket, RI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-5
361 Students
Public
Grades K-5
253 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
557 Students
Public
Grades K-5
451 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
614 Students
Joseph Jenks Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
Samuel Slater Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
177 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
361 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,122 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
869 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ladd Observatory
- Blackstone Valley Outfitters
- Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
- Roger Williams National Memorial
- Lincoln Woods State Park
Military Bases
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.