Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) A+
Andrews Commons
Coffee Shop
Verney-Woolley Hall
Coffee Shop
Blue State Coffee
Coffee Shop
TeaLuxe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Room
Coffee Shop
Carr Haus Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Pearl
Coffee Shop
Sharpe Refectory
Coffee Shop
The Ivy Room
Coffee Shop
Louis Family Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Cafe la France
Coffee Shop
Josiah's
Coffee Shop
portfolio cafe
Coffee Shop
Metro Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dave’s Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wildcat Café
Coffee Shop
Benefit Street Juice Bar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tea In Sahara
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Small Point Café
Coffee Shop
Coffee Exchange
Coffee Shop
Cafe Zog
Coffee Shop
Malachi's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Avon Cinema
Cinema
Woods Gerry Gallery
Art Gallery
Stuart Theatre
Theatre Arts
Leeds Theatre
Theatre Arts
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
Museum
Lippitt House Museum
Museum
The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design
Museum
Governor Stephen Hopkins House
Museum
RISD Auditorium
Theatre Arts
John Brown House Museum
Museum
Waterplace Park stage
Theatre Arts
Waterplace Park
Attraction
Rhode Island State House Tours
Attraction
Barker Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
Theatre Arts
Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX
Cinema
Providence Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Rhode Island Jewish Museum
Museum
Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Theater
Theatre Arts
Trinity Repertory Company Lederer Theater Center
Theatre Arts
Trinity Repertory Theater
Theatre Arts
Pell Chafee Performance Center
Theatre Arts
Sarah and Joseph Dowling, Jr. Theater
Theatre Arts
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Stadium
Food and Drink (5) A+
Spiritus Fermenti
Alcohol
B.GOOD
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Fat Belly's
Bar
Graduate Center Bar
Bar
Cable Car
Deli
Wild Colonial
Bar
Jolly Roger
Deli
Bar Louie
Bar
G Pub
Bar
The Rooftop
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Union Station Brewery
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Like No Udder
Sweets
Pinkberry
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fellini Pizzeria
Fast Food
The Point Tavern
Bar
Pizza Pie-er
Fast Food
Blake's tavern
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Boston Sports Clubs
Gym
Zuccolo Recreation Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Edge Fitness Clubs
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Knead Doughnuts
Bakery
Wayland Bakery
Bakery
Silver Star Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Central Meat Market
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Eastside Marketplace
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Oasis Market
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Not Just Spices South Asian Foods
Grocery Store
Urban Greens Co-Op Market
Grocery Store
Urban Greens Co-op
Grocery Store
New Asian Market
Grocery Store
Seven Stars Bakery
Bakery
Las Gigantes Meat Market
Butcher
Pricerite
Grocery Store
Fertile Underground Natural Market
Grocery Store
Vi
Grocery Store
LaSalle Bakery
Bakery
LaSalle Bakery
Bakery
Shaws
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Prospect Terrace Park
Park
Sciences Park
Park
Brown Street Playground
Park
Mary Elizabeth Sharpe Park
Park
Fitness Area - Rings
Playground
Benefit Square
Park
Patriot's Court
Park
Roger Williams National Monument
Park
Market Square
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Center for Public Humanities Garden
Park
Riverwalk
Park
Burnside Park
Park
Brandon's Beach
Playground
Gardner Jackson Park
Park
Waterplace Park
Park
Rhode Island State House Grounds
Park
State House Park
Park
BankNewport City Center
Park
Brassil Memorial Park
Park
Fenner Square
Park
Preston & Ives Playground
Park
Biltmore Park
Park
Providence Innovation District Park
Park
Pleasant Street Park
Park
Shops (9) A+
Salon Persia
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Facing Thayer
Beauty
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Pleasant Surprises
Gift Shop
College Hill Bookstore
Books
Brown University Bookstore
Books
Metro Mart
Convenience Store
Campus Market
Convenience Store
RISD store
Books
Marc Allen
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
The Arcade
Mall
Capu Cine
Clothing
Petco
Pets
Legend Bicycle
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
DSW
Shoes
Old Navy
Clothing
Lore Collection
Gift Shop
Rainbow
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Showcase
Gift Shop
The Children's Place
Clothing
Boscov's
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Wayland (A+)

2. Smith Hill (A+)

3. Valley (A+)

4. Reservoir (A+)

5. Mount Hope (A)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.1% take public transportation in College Hill.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Kennedy Plaza Stop Z
Bus Stop
Providence
Transit Station
Memorial and Exchange
Bus Stop
Memorial and Exchange
Bus Stop
Memorial and Exchange
Bus Stop
Kennedy Plaza Stop Y
Bus Stop
Exchange Terrace Stop X
Bus Stop
Kennedy Plaza Stop W
Bus Stop
Kennedy Plaza Stop V
Bus Stop
Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center
Bus Station
Dorrance and Pine
Bus Stop
Eddy and Borden
Bus Stop
Peter Pan Bus Lines Terminal
Bus Station
Stop and Shop on Manton
Bus Stop
Pontiac and Richfield
Bus Stop
Fruit Hill and Huber
Bus Stop
Pawtucket/Central Falls
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Fox Point (A+)

2. Reservoir (A+)

3. Federal Hill (A+)

4. Hope (A+)

5. Manton (A-)

cost of living F

The cost of living in College Hill is 160/100 - which is 43% higher than Rhode Island.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Olneyville (A)

2. Elmwood (A-)

3. West End (A-)

4. Hartford (A-)

5. Lower South Providence (B+)

crime A+

College Hill crime rates are 1,389 per 100k, which is 5% lower than Rhode Island
Property Crime
1,308 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
81 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Wayland (A+)

2. Blackstone (A+)

3. College Hill (A+)

4. Manton (A-)

5. South Elmwood (B)

employment A+

The median income in College Hill is $92,475 - which is 58% higher than Rhode Island.
Med. Household Income
$92,475 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. College Hill (A+)

2. Wayland (A+)

3. Mount Hope (A+)

4. Hope (A+)

5. Elmhurst (A-)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Providence Fire Department
Fire Station
Brown University Department of Public Safety
Police
Fox Point Fire Station
Fire Station
Genoa Healthcare
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rhode Island School of Design Integrated Health and Wellness
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Periodontics Inc.
Dentist
Johnson & Wales University Campus Safety & Security
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Providence Fire Department
Fire Station
Providence Fire Department
Fire Station
Green Line Apothecary
Pharmacy
Providence Community Health Centers: Capitol Hill
Clinic
West River Center
Clinic
Providence Police Department Headquarters
Police
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Providence Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Providence Fire Department
Fire Station
Providence Community Health Centers at Chad Brown
Doctor
Rhode Island Hospital
Hospital
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Hospital
Passport Health Providence Travel Clinic
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Charles (A+)

2. College Hill (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Elmwood (A+)

5. Federal Hill (A+)

housing C+

College Hill home prices are $619,683 - which is 160% higher than Rhode Island
Home Price
$619,683 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
6.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Mount Hope (A+)

2. Reservoir (A+)

3. Mount Pleasant (A+)

4. Valley (A+)

5. Silverlake (A+)

schools D+

The College Hill graduation rate is 96% - which is 16% higher than Rhode Island
School Test Scores
9% F
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Wheeler School
Martin Luther King El. School
French-American School Of Rhode Island
Vartan Gregorian El. School
Nathan Bishop Middle
Lincoln School
Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island
Providence Hebrew Day School
Bradley School Providence
Times2 Academy
Times2 Elementary School
Tavares Educational Center
Paul Cuffee Charter School
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Harry Kizirian Elementary
Carl G. Lauro El. School
Southside Elementary Charter
Community Preparatory School
Sacred Heart School
Nathanael Greene Middle
Esek Hopkins Middle
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Ocean State Montessori School
R.I. School For The Deaf
St Pius V School
High Schools (2) A+
Wheeler School
Hope High School
Village Green Virtual
Rini Middle College
Charette Charter School
St Patrick Academy
School One
Lincoln School
Providence Hebrew Day School
Academy For Career Exploration
Bradley School Providence
Times2 Middle/High School
Times2 Academy
Urban Collaborative Program
Tavares Educational Center
Classical High School
Paul Cuffee Charter School
Central High School
Providence Career Technical
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr
R.I. School For The Deaf
Meeting Street
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
360 High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Wayland (A+)

2. Fox Point (B-)

3. Hope (C+)

4. Manton (C)

5. Elmhurst (C)

ratings A-

College Hill has an overall rating of 77% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Elmwood (A+)

2. Blackstone (A)

3. Smith Hill (A-)

4. College Hill (A-)

5. Elmhurst (B)

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  • College Hill has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • College Hill crime rates are 52% lower than the Providence average
  • Cost of living in College Hill is 44% higher than the Providence average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in College Hill? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Prospect Terrace Park
      Sciences Park
      Brown Street Playground
      Mary Elizabeth Sharpe Park
      Fitness Area - Rings
      Benefit Square
      Patriot's Court
      Roger Williams National Monument

      Entertainment

      Avon Cinema
      Woods Gerry Gallery
      Stuart Theatre
      Leeds Theatre
      Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
      Lippitt House Museum
      The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design
      Governor Stephen Hopkins House

      Food & Drink

      Spiritus Fermenti
      B.GOOD
      Chipotle
      Ben & Jerry's
      Fat Belly's
      Graduate Center Bar
      Cable Car
      Wild Colonial

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in College Hill? Of all people who commute, 7.1% take public transportation in College Hill.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      45% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      40%

      36% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in College Hill? The cost of living in College Hill is 160/100 - which is 43% higher than Rhode Island.
      College Hill
      160

      60% more expensive than average

      Providence
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in College Hill? College Hill crime rates are 1,389, which are 5% lower than Rhode Island
      Total Crime
      1,389 per 100k people

      40% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 72

      40% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in College Hill? The median income in College Hill is $92,475 which is 58% higher than Rhode Island.
      Median household income
      $92,47567% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,43252% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is College Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Rhode Island Hospital
      Hasbro Children's Hospital
      Passport Health Providence Travel Clinic
      Butler Hospital
      Miriam Hospital
      Providence VA Medical Center
      Roger Williams Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Genoa Healthcare
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Providence Community Health Centers at Chad Brown
      Providence Community Health Center

      C+ Housing

      What are College Hill home prices? College Hill home prices are $619,683 - which is 160% higher than Rhode Island
      Median home value
      $619,683236% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,41049% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does College Hill have good schools? The College Hill graduation rate is 96% - which is 16% higher than Rhode Island
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      9%

      82% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is College Hill a good place to live? College Hill has an overall rating of 77% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      2 total surveys

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