Warwick, RI

Rhode Island · Metropolitan Area

Warwick is a mid-size city in Rhode Island with a population of 82,871. Residents earn $87,536 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
82,871 Population 2,368/sq mi density
$87,536 Median Income $47,757 per capita
$322,000 Home Value $404,953 Zillow
$1,299 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 2,272 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,536 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$322,000 home value, $1,299/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K (73% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,536
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $322,000
14% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 102/100K
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.2%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,299
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Warwick Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population82,871
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density2,368/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,536
Per Capita$47,757
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$2,697M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$322,000
Rent$1,299
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$404,953

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property2,272/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary231/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain57.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+93.1%
School Score6.33

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute25 min
EV Stations51
Libraries3

Is Warwick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Warwick receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Warwick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Warwick is $87,536, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Warwick is $322,000, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Warwick is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 102 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,272 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Warwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Warwick has a population of 82,871 with a density of 2,368 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 3.1% Black.

Population

82,871
Total Population
2,368
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
35.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Warwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.3%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.7%
35% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Warwick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Warwick is $87,536, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Warwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,536
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,757
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$140,506

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,349
County GDP$2,697M

Business (County)

Restaurants140
Healthcare134
Retail125
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$11,108
217% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Warwick is $322,000, 14% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,299 (12% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $404,953.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$322,000
14% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$404,953
Median List Price$454,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$454,900
$/Sq Ft$288
Homes Sold60
Sale-to-List Ratio100.9%
Price Drops15.9%
Inventory113

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,299
12% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,408

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,325
1 Bedroom$1,394
2 Bedrooms$1,727
3 Bedrooms$2,099
4 Bedrooms$2,449

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$11,108
217% above US avg
Effective Rate3.45%
In Warwick, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.3% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Warwick vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma12.0%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate83.7%
Premature Death4,741/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access95.3%
Healthcare Facilities134
Warwick has a violent crime rate of 102 per 100,000 residents, 73% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,272 per 100,000 (16% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Warwick vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent102.3/100K
73% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape30.4/100K
Robbery12.2/100K
Assault59.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,272.2/100K
16% above US avg
Burglary231.4/100K
Theft1,961.7/100K
Vehicle Theft79.2/100K
Arson14.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Warwick has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.8 inches. The area enjoys 264 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.8 inches
52% above US avg
Snowfall15.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area35.0 sq mi (90.7 km²)
Population Density2,368/sq mi
Coordinates41.7031°N, 71.4203°W
County FIPS44001
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 35.7%
D 62.1%

Winner: Democrat by 26.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below US avg
High School+93.1%
School Test Score6.33
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,368/sq mi
Total Area35.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations51
Alt Fuel Stations52
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities134
Restaurants140
Retail Stores125

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Work from Home11.1%

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