Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Woonsocket
Woonsocket, RI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,252
Population
42,299
Renter Mix
64% Rent
Providence suburb honors its past while looking to the future
Affordable
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Historic
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Suburban
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River
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Convenient
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Stretched along the Rhode Island-Massachusetts border, Woonsocket sits about 30 minutes northwest of Providence. Woonsocket has a rich history in textile manufacturing and currently houses the CVS Health headquarters. Convenient to major cities, Woonsocket offers residents access to big-city indulgences as well as suburban delights.
Renting in Woonsocket affords you the option of catching a live performance at the historic Stadium Theatre, touring the city by canoe along the Blackstone River, and seeing North America’s largest collection of fresco paintings at Saint Ann Arts and Cultural Center. During the holidays, catch a ride on the Blackstone Valley Polar Express. You can also attend a number of community events in Woonsocket, including the annual Autumnfest, a four-day celebration of fall featuring a parade, a beer garden, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and more. Along with plenty of activities to choose from in Woonsocket, residents also enjoy eating at locally-owned restaurants, especially riverside eateries serving up casual American fare.
Woonsocket is perfect for the renter looking to live in a town with a quaint feeling but is still close enough to big cities for an easy commute to work or a thrilling night out. Boston, Worcester, and Hartford are all less than a two-hour drive from Woonsocket. Access to major roadways and the RIPTA bus system makes getting around from Woonsocket simple. With all of these wonderful perks, Woonsocket will certainly win your heart.
Explore the City
Oak Grove features many modern homes.
Cass Park is the perfect place to take a break.
Bike, walk or drive to the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex.
This truly stunning Victorian in Woonsocket's historic North End is well cared for.
Many formerly industrial spaces have been developed for residential use in the Social District.
Residents enjoy shows at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre & Conservatory.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,586
Average: $71,880
Education
7,678
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,403
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Woonsocket has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Woonsocket, RI is $1,129 for a studio, $1,250 for one bedroom, $1,466 for two bedrooms, and $1,499 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woonsocket has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,250/month
711 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Woonsocket, RI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
446 Students
Public
Grades K-8
589 Students
Public
Grades K-5
419 Students
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
Public
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Public
Grades K-8
589 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
582 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
178 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,278 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
211 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,740 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
- World War II Memorial State Park
- Fort Nature Refuge
- Blackstone River Bikeway
- Lincoln Woods State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- Worcester Regional
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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.