Cranston, Cranston RI — neighborhood review

Cranston, RI

Cranston · Providence County · RI 02910

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$339K

Median Price

76/100

Walk Score

7.6/10

Schools

25 min

to Providence

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
76/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B+Commute
85/100
BWalkability
76/100
WYLT Score75/100

Our Take

Cranston offers fairly affordable homes and decent schools, but the area is heavily car‑dependent with limited transit and nightlife. It’s a quiet, family‑friendly suburb with low flood risk, yet residents will miss the conveniences of a larger city. If you’re a commuter or first‑time buyer looking for a reasonable price point, it’s worth considering, but be prepared for higher living costs and a lack of walkability.

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The Good

  • Reasonably priced homes
  • Good school ratings
  • Low flood risk
  • Quiet suburban environment

Real Talk

  • !Car‑dependent lifestyle
  • !Limited public transit options
  • !Sparse nightlife and dining
  • !Higher cost of living relative to median income
  • $Higher heating and utility costs
  • $Higher property taxes
  • $Higher homeowner insurance due to weather

Best For

familiesfirst‑time homebuyerscommuters to Providenceretirees

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Cranston, RI

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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