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    Best Neighborhoods in Woonsocket, RI

    21 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

    Population: 43,0292026 Data

    Best Neighborhoods in Woonsocket, RI — Key Takeaways

    The best neighborhood in Woonsocket is Harmony CDP with a Kurby Score of 93/100. Woonsocket has 21 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Harmony CDP with a violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, 39% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Chepachet CDP with a median home value of $282,100. The most walkable is Valley Falls CDP with a Walk Score of 41/100.

    Woonsocket has a population of 43,029, a median household income of $54,398, an unemployment rate of 8.9%, and a poverty rate of 19.2%. The median home value citywide is $241,000, which is 15% below the national average of $281,900.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Top 3 Neighborhoods

    Harmony CDP

    93/100

    Kurby Score

    $339,900
    Crime: 2.2

    Greene CDP

    93/100

    Kurby Score

    $332,500
    Crime: 2.2

    Chepachet CDP

    91/100

    Kurby Score

    $282,100
    Crime: 2.2
    Complete Rankings — 21 Neighborhoods
    Best neighborhoods in Woonsocket ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
    #NeighborhoodKurby Score
    		Harmony CDP93
    		Greene CDP93
    		Chepachet CDP91
    4
    		Carolina CDP89
    5
    		Ashaway CDP84
    6
    		Weekapaug CDP81
    7
    		Charlestown CDP81
    8
    		Hope Valley CDP81
    9
    		Pascoag CDP78
    10
    		Harrisville CDP76
    11
    		Valley Falls CDP74
    12
    		Cumberland Hill CDP74
    13
    		Bradford CDP74
    14
    		Westerly CDP74
    15
    		Greenville CDP73
    16
    		Tiverton CDP71
    17
    		Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP71
    18
    		Newport East CDP70
    19
    		Kingston CDP70
    20
    		Melville CDP63
    21
    		Narragansett Pier CDP56

    Rankings by Category

    Top 5 neighborhoods in Woonsocket for each quality-of-life metric.

    Safest

    Lowest violent crime rate

    1. 1
      Harmony CDP
      2.2 per 1K
    2. 2
      Greene CDP
      2.2 per 1K
    3. 3
      Chepachet CDP
      2.2 per 1K
    4. 4
      Carolina CDP
      2.2 per 1K
    5. 5
      Ashaway CDP
      2.2 per 1K
    Most Walkable

    Highest Walk Score

    1. 1
      Valley Falls CDP
      41/100
    2. 2
      Cumberland Hill CDP
      41/100
    3. 3
      Westerly CDP
      41/100
    4. 4
      Greenville CDP
      41/100
    5. 5
      Tiverton CDP
      41/100
    Most Affordable

    Lowest median home value

    1. 1
      Chepachet CDP
      $282,100
    2. 2
      Bradford CDP
      $282,200
    3. 3
      Ashaway CDP
      $285,300
    4. 4
      Pascoag CDP
      $294,000
    5. 5
      Valley Falls CDP
      $322,800
    Lowest Poverty

    Lowest poverty rate

    1. 1
      Melville CDP
      0.7%
    2. 2
      Ashaway CDP
      0.8%
    3. 3
      Greene CDP
      2.1%
    4. 4
      Weekapaug CDP
      2.5%
    5. 5
      Kingston CDP
      3.4%
    Lowest Unemployment

    Lowest unemployment rate

    1. 1
      Melville CDP
      2.1%
    2. 2
      Cumberland Hill CDP
      2.5%
    3. 3
      Greene CDP
      2.8%
    4. 4
      Valley Falls CDP
      2.8%
    5. 5
      Greenville CDP
      3.4%
    Highest Income

    Highest median household income

    1. 1
      Melville CDP
      $128,750
    2. 2
      Cumberland Hill CDP
      $120,365
    3. 3
      Weekapaug CDP
      $110,000
    4. 4
      Charlestown CDP
      $109,563
    5. 5
      Kingston CDP
      $108,056
    Best Air Quality

    Lowest Air Quality Index

    1. 1
      Kingston CDP
      AQI 29
    2. 2
      Valley Falls CDP
      AQI 36
    3. 3
      Cumberland Hill CDP
      AQI 36
    4. 4
      Westerly CDP
      AQI 36
    5. 5
      Greenville CDP
      AQI 36
    Best for Families

    Most nearby schools

    1. 1
      Westerly CDP
      30 schools
    How We Rank Neighborhoods in Woonsocket

    Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

    Affordability
    25% weight
    Walkability & Transit
    15% weight
    Safety
    17% weight
    Environment
    17% weight
    Education
    13% weight
    Economy
    13% weight

    Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

    Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

    Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

    Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

    Parks17/100
    Grocery83/100
    Dining84/100
    Nightlife9/100
    Shopping2/100
    Healthcare63/100
    Daycare59/100
    Pet-Friendly27/100

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best neighborhoods in Woonsocket?
    The top neighborhoods in Woonsocket based on the Kurby Score are: Harmony CDP, Greene CDP, Chepachet CDP, Carolina CDP, Ashaway CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.
    What is the safest neighborhood in Woonsocket?
    The safest neighborhood in Woonsocket is Harmony CDP with a violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.
    What is the most affordable neighborhood in Woonsocket?
    The most affordable neighborhood in Woonsocket is Chepachet CDP with a median home value of $282,100. The national median is $281,900.
    What is the most walkable neighborhood in Woonsocket?
    The most walkable neighborhood in Woonsocket is Valley Falls CDP with a Walk Score of 41/100. The national average Walk Score is 48/100.
    What is the unemployment rate in Woonsocket?
    The unemployment rate in Woonsocket, RI is 8.9%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 19.2% (national average: 12.4%).
    What is the median household income in Woonsocket?
    The median household income in Woonsocket, RI is $54,398. The national median is $74,580.

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