East Providence at a Glance:
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island. The city has a total area of 16.6 square miles, of which 3.2 square miles is water. It was incorporated as a town in 1812, and as a city in 1958. The City of East Providence is governed by a five member elected City Council, which sets all city policies and ordinances. The day-to-day operations of the City is conducted by the City Manager, who is selected by the City Council and serves for a fixed contract.
Housing Facts: 2011
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $169,450 house |
$1,395 |
| Household income required to afford a $169,450 house |
$55,804 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,170 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$46,800 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in East Providence |
$48,048 |
| Foreclosures in East Providence |
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| Actual number of foreclosures |
55 |
| Total number of mortgaged housing units |
8,346 |
| Foreclosures as a percentage of mortgaged stock |
0.70% |
| Housing Units in East Providence |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
21,363 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
2,320 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
1,394 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
801 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
125 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
6 |
| How much housing is needed? |
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| Additional housing units necessary to meet the 10% threshold established by the State's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2004 |
0 |
