Metro area profile · Rhode Island
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area market data
How the Providence-Warwick metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 1,708,161
- +2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 675,395
- Median household income
- $87,040
- +28.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $422,500
- Jobs located here
- 710,441
- Highest market score
- 73
- Roofing and gutters, #28 of 381 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Providence-Warwick metro area has an estimated 1,708,161 people and 675,395 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Providence-Warwick metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +2.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Providence-Warwick metro area is $87,040, 8% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Providence-Warwick metro area runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (75).
Of the business types scored in the Providence-Warwick metro area, roofing and gutter companies (73), fast food and sandwich shops (72) and urgent care and walk-in clinics (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #28 of 381 scored metro areas.
The Providence-Warwick metro area takes in 6 counties: Providence County, RI; Bristol County, MA; Kent County, RI; Washington County, RI; and 2 more. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for laundromats (69% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for home inspectors (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Providence-Warwick metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Providence-Warwick metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing and gutters | 73 | #28 of 381 | 208 | 3.1 | $10.7M | 126 | 106 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 72 | #57 of 387 | 658 | 9.7 | $4.3M | 141 | 1,343 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 68 | #31 of 197 | 26 | 0.4 | $32.5M | 133 | 31 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 68 | #71 of 387 | 1,015 | 15.0 | $1.6M | 125 | 506 |
| Home inspectors | 66 | #38 of 243 | 22 | 0.3 | Index only | 219 | 46 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #62 of 387 | 1,717 | 25.4 | Index only | 135 | 574 |
| Real estate | 64 | #62 of 387 | 2,193 | 32.5 | Index only | 133 | 1,221 |
| Property management | 64 | #70 of 374 | 159 | 2.4 | Index only | 143 | 351 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #86 of 387 | 718 | 10.6 | $3.1M | 127 | 1,490 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #87 of 387 | 353 | 5.2 | $6.3M | 132 | 772 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #115 of 387 | 702 | 10.4 | $1.2M | 122 | 532 |
| Grocery stores | 61 | #116 of 387 | 426 | 6.3 | $11M | 118 | 292 |
| Electricians | 59 | #115 of 383 | 157 | 2.3 | $14.1M | 118 | 612 |
| Insurance agencies | 59 | #130 of 387 | 615 | 9.1 | $1.7M | 134 | 463 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #125 of 386 | 308 | 4.6 | $2.7M | 115 | 154 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #155 of 386 | 195 | 2.9 | $3M | 119 | 82 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 56 | #143 of 387 | 5,611 | 83.1 | $151K | 99 | 1,839 |
| Child care and preschools | 56 | #154 of 387 | 414 | 6.1 | $1M | 105 | 465 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #166 of 387 | 1,681 | 24.9 | $956K | 109 | 715 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #168 of 387 | 1,270 | 18.8 | $3.7M | 109 | 602 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 54 | #132 of 290 | 44 | 0.7 | $13.2M | 96 | 32 |
| Pest control | 54 | #146 of 345 | 87 | 1.3 | $10.4M | 102 | 73 |
| Convenience stores | 53 | #181 of 387 | 571 | 8.5 | $8.2M | 104 | 310 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 52 | #165 of 373 | 295 | 4.4 | Index only | 110 | 122 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #180 of 387 | 503 | 7.4 | $1.7M | 94 | 776 |
| Veterinarians | 51 | #189 of 384 | 172 | 2.5 | $2.7M | 99 | 141 |
| Gyms | 49 | #201 of 387 | 556 | 8.2 | $1.2M | 94 | 253 |
| Barbershops | 49 | #201 of 387 | 437 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 86 | 37 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #203 of 387 | 505 | 7.5 | $2.6M | 110 | 508 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #209 of 387 | 223 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 103 | 108 |
| Funeral homes | 47 | #194 of 377 | 150 | 2.2 | $666K | 98 | 102 |
| House cleaning | 47 | #214 of 375 | 136 | 2.0 | $6.7M | 104 | 433 |
| Physical therapy | 47 | #215 of 386 | 390 | 5.8 | $2.2M | 90 | 243 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #216 of 387 | 785 | 11.6 | $904K | 103 | 181 |
| Pizza | 47 | #222 of 387 | 699 | 10.3 | $4M | 80 | 1,343 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 47 | #234 of 386 | 289 | 4.3 | $2.9M | 93 | 103 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #220 of 387 | 7,489 | 110.9 | $377K | 102 | 3,670 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #228 of 387 | 4,068 | 60.2 | $695K | 105 | 1,603 |
| Nail salons | 42 | #268 of 387 | 456 | 6.8 | $1.6M | 93 | 209 |
| Hair salons | 41 | #282 of 387 | 1,806 | 26.7 | $393K | 91 | 555 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #289 of 387 | 3,546 | 52.5 | $200K | 94 | 993 |
| Auto repair and car care | 39 | #278 of 387 | 2,159 | 32.0 | $269K | 100 | 1,099 |
| Dry cleaners | 38 | #200 of 272 | 119 | 1.8 | $13.5M | 86 | 94 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 38 | #281 of 387 | 618 | 9.2 | $1.5M | 87 | 1,643 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 37 | #302 of 387 | 820 | 12.1 | $3.4M | 93 | 716 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 37 | #309 of 387 | 1,288 | 19.1 | $529K | 80 | 504 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 35 | #276 of 385 | 395 | 5.8 | $2.3M | 78 | 1,137 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 34 | #308 of 347 | 241 | 3.6 | $2.8M | 70 | 253 |
| Laundromats | 32 | #294 of 364 | 182 | 2.7 | $8.8M | 71 | 115 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #324 of 387 | 1,371 | 20.3 | $423K | 95 | 864 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 31 | #335 of 387 | 889 | 13.2 | $3.2M | 77 | 805 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 31 | #345 of 387 | 491 | 7.3 | $1.4M | 69 | 251 |
| Pet stores | 25 | #351 of 382 | 149 | 2.2 | $3.1M | 69 | 57 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #357 of 387 | 746 | 11.0 | $620K | 71 | 390 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 16 | #368 of 381 | 275 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 68 | 281 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 15 | #378 of 386 | 341 | 5.0 | $1.4M | 53 | 192 |
Household spending in the Providence-Warwick metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $579.7M | $858 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $1.3B | $1,958 | 75 |
| Food away from home | $2.8B | $4,185 | 103 |
| Groceries | $4.7B | $6,932 | 110 |
| Personal care products and services | $709.3M | $1,050 | 105 |
| Child care and other personal services | $433.5M | $642 | 111 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $681.4M | $1,009 | 103 |
| Medical and dental services | $845.6M | $1,252 | 97 |
| Pets | $462.6M | $685 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1.6B | $2,380 | 116 |
| Vehicle insurance | $1B | $1,529 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $2.2B | $3,283 | 109 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $904.7M | $1,340 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $12.6B | $18,711 | 112 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Providence-Warwick metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 1,708,161+2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 675,395
- Median age
- 41.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,587 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,061
- Median household income
- $87,040+28.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $113,866
- Median home value
- $422,500
- Jobs located here
- 710,441
- Daytime population
- 1,584,744Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Providence-Warwick metro area 6
- Providence County, RI664,854 people
- Bristol County, MA582,270 people
- Kent County, RI171,456 people
- Washington County, RI130,344 people
- Newport County, RI84,657 people
- Bristol County, RI50,490 people
Questions
How fast is the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Providence-Warwick metro area at 1,708,161 people in 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 675,395 households. Median household income rose 28.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area spend?
Households in the Providence-Warwick metro area spend about $12.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $4.7B on groceries and $2.8B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Providence-Warwick metro area spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Providence-Warwick metro area are for roofing and gutter companies (73), fast food and sandwich shops (72) and urgent care and walk-in clinics (68). The Providence-Warwick metro area ranks #28 of 381 scored metro areas for roofing and gutter companies.
How does the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Providence-Warwick metro area is $87,040 a year, 8% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $422,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Providence-Warwick metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for laundromats (69% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for home inspectors (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Providence-Warwick metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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