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Wayland
  • Neighborhood in Providence, RI

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A+

Wayland is a neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island with a population of 6,857. Wayland is in Providence County and is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. Living in Wayland offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Wayland there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Wayland and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Wayland...
Population
6,857

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$548,769
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,508
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Wayland Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    327.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,471.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    40.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$92,703
National
$69,021
Families with Children
14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    38%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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