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$479,000Median listing price
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About Pawtucket
Pawtucket is the historic mill city where America's Industrial Revolution began at Slater Mill. Its dense neighborhoods of triple-deckers and worker housing are being reshaped by mill-to-loft conversions, the 2023 Pawtucket/Central Falls transit center, and Centreville Bank Stadium.
Home prices in Pawtucket
The median listing price in Pawtucket is $479,000.
Top places in Pawtucket
- Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark District — the 1793 birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution (the Wilkinson Mill sculpture shown in the Commons photo below stands here).
- Pawtucket Falls and the Blackstone River — the falls that powered the mills.
- Slater Memorial Park — the city's flagship park with the carousel, ponds, and Daggett Farm.
- Modern Diner — the 1940 Sterling Streamliner diner, a National Register landmark.
- Blackstone Valley Visitor Center — river and heritage exhibits.
- The Guild — Pawtucket's craft brewery and beer hall.
- Electromagnetic Pinball Museum — vintage pinball arcade museum.
Commuting from Pawtucket
- MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line at Pawtucket/Central Falls station (in-town; opened January 23, 2023) — ~10 minutes to Providence Station, with through service to Boston South Station (Wikipedia station page, read September 25, 2026).
- RIPTA hub at the transit center; frequent bus service to Providence.
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~10–15 minutes.
Schools in Pawtucket
Public schools: Pawtucket School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Pawtucket FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pawtucket, RI?
The median listing price in Pawtucket is $479,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Pawtucket, RI?
MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line at Pawtucket/Central Falls station (in-town; opened January 23, 2023) — ~10 minutes to Providence Station, with through service to Boston South Station (Wikipedia station page, read September 25, 2026). - Which school district serves Pawtucket, RI?
Pawtucket is served by Pawtucket School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.