Census ACS · #39 MSA
Providence Metro Area
The Providence-Warwick, Ri-Ma Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,673,807 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $85,646 and the median home value is $385,900.
1,673,807
Population
1055
People / sq mi
$85,646
Median Income
$385,900
Median Home Value
The Providence CBSA covers 1,587 sq mi of land at 1054.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$85,646
Median Household Income
$45,170
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Providence metro's price level is 101.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.8% higher the US average. The local median income of $85,646 has the buying power of $84,154 in average-priced US metros.
101.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$84,154
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$85,646
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$385,900
Median Home Value
$1,236
Median Rent
62.9%
Homeownership
Education
88.4%
High School+
35.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.8%
Drive Alone
10.9%
Work From Home
26.5 min
Avg Commute
24.7%
Foreign Born
Providence spans these states
Largest cities in Massachusetts
Largest counties in Massachusetts
Part of Massachusetts
Metro areas in Massachusetts
Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The Providence-Warwick, Ri-Ma Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,673,807 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #39 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Providence metro area is $85,646, with a per capita income of $45,170.
The Providence-Warwick, Ri-Ma CBSA spans 2 states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
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Data for the Providence-Warwick, Ri-Ma CBSA (39300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Providence is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 1,055 people per square mile. With 1,673,807 residents, Providence is a metro area in RI, MA.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $85,646, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $385,900, with typical rent around $1,236.
About 35.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, near the 35.0% national figure.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Providence: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.