Residents and tourists alike delight in the spring, summer, and fall seasons in Providence, with spring and fall temperatures averaging 50 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are also pleasant, and allow for outdoor activities all season long. Summer temperatures average around 70 F, with an average of 3 inches of rainfall per month. The 1996 estimated population of Providence was 152,558, down over 5 percent from 160,728 in 1990. Providence has the highest population of the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island, and has a population density of 7,831 persons per square mile of land area.
Providence City is served by five school districts.
In 1996, based on the FBI crime statistics, Providence ranked 50th out of 197 cities with populations of 100,000 or more. Commercial and Residential Property Taxes in Rhode Island are based on a full value based assessment.