Moving to or from East Providence?
Providence's eastern neighbor across the Seekonk River — a diverse working-class city with significant Portuguese-American and Cape Verdean communities, Riverside's historic Crescent Park Carousel, and a rebuilding waterfront along Narragansett Bay.
- 48,000 City population
- 1,650,000 Metro area
- 1862 Founded
- Providence Metro / East Bay Rhode Island Region
Why people move to East Providence.
- Having one of the largest Portuguese-American populations in the US
- Being transferred from Massachusetts to Rhode Island in 1862
- Crescent Park Carousel — a restored 1895 carousel
- Riverside and Narragansett Bay waterfront
- Being Providence's working-class eastern neighbor
- Silver Lake Shopping Center
East Providence was part of Massachusetts until 1862 — when the US Supreme Court ruled that a colonial-era boundary dispute should be settled by transferring the town (along with several others) from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. East Providence became a separate city from Providence proper in 1958. The city has one of the largest Portuguese-American populations in New England, a legacy of 19th-20th century immigration from the Azores and mainland Portugal.
Where people live in East Providence.
A quick guide to East Providence's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Riverside
Historic waterfront neighborhood with Crescent Park Carousel
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Rumford
Diverse residential with Portuguese community
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Kent Heights
Family-oriented residential
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Silver Spring
Residential with mix of housing
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Barrington (adjacent)
More affluent neighboring town
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Seekonk MA (adjacent)
Massachusetts neighbor across the state line
Where people spend their time in East Providence.
- Crescent Park Carousel Riverside
- Haines Memorial State Park Central East Providence
- Looff Carousel Riverside
- Narragansett Bay access Waterfront
- East Providence Historical Society Central East Providence
- Agawam Hunt Club Central East Providence
Planning a East Providence move.
- Rhode Island property taxes are high; factor into cost calculations
- Providence commute is 5-15 minutes across the Seekonk River bridges
- Portuguese community benefits from culturally-aware moving services
- Winter brings significant snow; plan weather-buffer days
Moving in East Providence: FAQ.
What's the Portuguese community like?
East Providence has a significant and long-established Portuguese-American community, primarily descended from Azores and mainland Portugal immigrants. Portuguese bakeries, restaurants, churches (including multiple Portuguese parish churches), and social clubs are integral to the community. Portuguese festivals and the annual Portuguese-American Festival draw community members from across New England.
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