Jobs & Economy in North Providence

North Providence's economy runs on a genuine, notably technology/analytics-skewed local workforce, within a genuinely short commute of Providence's own broader job market.

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A genuinely distinctive occupational profile

North Providence residents work in computer- and math-related occupations at a cited rate in the 95th percentile nationally -- genuinely distinctive for a small, dense suburb of this size.

A short, genuine commute to Providence

The greatest cited share of North Providence commuters spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting one-way to work, genuinely shorter than the typical American commute.

Below-state-average median household income

North Providence's cited median household income ran approximately $65,027, below Rhode Island's own statewide anchor figure.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.