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About
Life in Warwick
Warwick functions as a practical residential and employment hub for the broader Providence metro area rather than a destination city. You'll get solid median income levels ($88,708) and relatively affordable housing compared to many Northeast cities, with a median home value around $355,000 and rent averaging $1,363 monthly. The job market is reasonably stable with major employers in healthcare, banking, and logistics, plus a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Warwick at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Warwick: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Warwick, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.5%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
21.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.6%
of households
Married Couples
43.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for RI
Rent, home values, and income in Warwick
In Warwick, home values are 12% below the RI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,616
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $420,635 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below RI average
Unemployment in Warwick
Unemployment in Warwick is 0.4 percentage points lower than the RI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Warwick Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.6 min avg
How Warwick residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Warwick, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 51 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Warwick runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
87.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
910.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Warwick Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kent County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kent County, which includes Warwick, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Strong Wind | $11,100 |
| 2024 | 13 | Heavy Snow | $2,600 |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,500 |
| 2022 | 9 | Heavy Snow | $1,500 |
| 2021 | 10 | Strong Wind | $56,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Strong Wind | $64,700 |
| 2019 | 10 | Strong Wind | $84,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Winter Storm | $74,700 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kent County, county-wide
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kent County, which includes Warwick, is typically good — 336 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
31
Good Days
336
per year
Moderate Days
26
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kent County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Warwick has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
36.6"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.96" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 3.44" |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 4.90" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 4.29" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.37" |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 3.81" |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 2.91" |
| Aug | 82°F | 64°F | 3.59" |
| Sep | 75°F | 57°F | 4.17" |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.18" |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 4.27" |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 4.65" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Warwick
Warwick has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.8 mi away · East Providence
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Providence
Rhode Island Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Providence
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Warwick
Warwick's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
10
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Warwick
Community College of Rhode Island
Public · 2-year · 11,171 students · in-state tuition $5,868 · 26% graduate · median earnings $47,965 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,226 students · in-state tuition $74,650 · 97% graduate · median earnings $99,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,229 students · in-state tuition $65,960 · 86% graduate · median earnings $90,260 (10 yrs after entry)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
8.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,868 students · in-state tuition $44,581 · 58% graduate · median earnings $53,928 (10 yrs after entry)
Johnson & Wales University-Online
8.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,202 students · in-state tuition $13,365 · 28% graduate · median earnings $53,928 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,084 students · in-state tuition $65,136 · 91% graduate · median earnings $69,341 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 491 students · in-state tuition $11,352 · 76% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Roger Williams National Memorial, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Warwick
Warwick has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Roger Williams National Memorial (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Roger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
9 mi awayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayTouro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayNew Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
44 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayPublic Libraries in Warwick
Pontiac Free Library
101 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick
Warwick Public Library
600 Sandy Lane, Warwick
Apponaug Branch
3267 Post Road, Warwick
Conimicut Branch
55 Beach Avenue, Warwick
Norwood Branch
328 Pawtuxet Avenue, Warwick
Cities Near Warwick
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Warwick?
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Warwick FAQ
Is Warwick, Rhode Island affordable?⌄
Warwick's median rent is $1,363/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,708/year. Median home value is $354,600.
Is Warwick, Rhode Island safe?⌄
Warwick's violent crime rate was 87 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 910 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Warwick, Rhode Island?⌄
Warwick has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Warwick, Rhode Island?⌄
The cost of living in Warwick is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,363/month and median household income is $88,708/year. The median home value is $354,600. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Warwick, Rhode Island?⌄
The average commute in Warwick is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from