What are the best neighborhoods in Providence, RI?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Blackstone, Hope, Reservoir, Mount Hope, Elmhurst. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Providence, RI
Eligible neighborhoods: 23
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone | Providence County | #1 of 23 | 73.0 | 94.2 |
| Hope | Providence County | #2 of 23 | 65.2 | 83.7 |
| Reservoir | Providence County | #3 of 23 | 62.5 | 78.5 |
| Mount Hope | Providence County | #4 of 23 | 55.5 | 62.9 |
| Elmhurst | Providence County | #5 of 23 | 54.4 | 60.0 |
| College Hill | Providence County | #6 of 23 | 53.6 | 58.1 |
| Fox Point | Providence County | #7 of 23 | 51.6 | 52.9 |
| Wayland | Providence County | #8 of 23 | 50.0 | 49.2 |
| Mount Pleasant | Providence County | #9 of 23 | 47.2 | 42.3 |
| South Elmwood | Providence County | #10 of 23 | 46.3 | 40.3 |
| Federal Hill | Providence County | #11 of 23 | 43.9 | 34.9 |
| West End | Providence County | #12 of 23 | 42.4 | 31.4 |
| Elmwood | Providence County | #13 of 23 | 38.5 | 23.6 |
| Valley | Providence County | #14 of 23 | 38.5 | 23.5 |
| Charles | Providence County | #15 of 23 | 36.5 | 19.9 |
| Silverlake | Providence County | #16 of 23 | 36.1 | 19.1 |
| Washington Park | Providence County | #17 of 23 | 34.5 | 16.3 |
| Olneyville | Providence County | #18 of 23 | 33.6 | 15.1 |
| Wanskuck | Providence County | #19 of 23 | 30.4 | 10.4 |
| Hartford | Providence County | #20 of 23 | 30.3 | 10.3 |
| Lower South Providence | Providence County | #21 of 23 | 29.9 | 9.8 |
| Smith Hill | Providence County | #22 of 23 | 29.6 | 9.5 |
| Manton | Providence County | #23 of 23 | 29.2 | 9.0 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Providence, RI
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Providence, RI?
Blackstone is currently #1 of 23 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 73.0.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Providence, RI?
23 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Providence, RI.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Providence, RI?
Blackstone has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 57.4.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Providence, RI?
Blackstone has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 7.3%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Providence, RI?
Blackstone currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 74.2.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Providence, RI?
Blackstone has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $151,070.
How are neighborhood rankings in Providence, RI calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Providence, Rhode Island
#1
Blackstone
Providence, Rhode Island
#2
Hope
Providence, Rhode Island
#3
Reservoir
Providence, Rhode Island
#4
Mount Hope
Providence, Rhode Island
#5
Elmhurst
Providence, Rhode Island
#6
College Hill
Providence, Rhode Island
#7
Fox Point
Providence, Rhode Island
#8
Wayland
Providence, Rhode Island
#9
Mount Pleasant
Providence, Rhode Island
#10
South Elmwood
Providence, Rhode Island
#11
Federal Hill
Providence, Rhode Island
#12
West End
Providence, Rhode Island
#13
Elmwood
Providence, Rhode Island
#14
Valley
Providence, Rhode Island
#15
Charles
Providence, Rhode Island
#16
Silverlake
Providence, Rhode Island
#17
Washington Park
Providence, Rhode Island
#18
Olneyville
Providence, Rhode Island
#19
Wanskuck
Providence, Rhode Island
#20
Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island
#21
Lower South Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
#22
Smith Hill
Providence, Rhode Island
#23
Manton
Providence, Rhode Island