Wayland Square is a residential neighborhood located on Providence's East Side and is located just East of Brown University.
One of the most significant features of Wayland Square is the commercial activity where you'll find a selection of independent retail shops, groceries, cafes and restaurants. This neighborhood is very walker friendly, with sidewalks throughout. You'll also find a dog park here.
Most of Waylands development took place during the early and mid-20th century. Despite its relatively recent development compared to other neighborhoods in the City, the housing stock in Wayland is still fairly old. Few homes are newer than 70 years old.
The median value of single-family home in Wayland Square is more than twice the median value reported for Providence.