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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,536 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,757 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,127 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $140,506 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,349 |
| County GDP | $2,697M |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Healthcare | 134 |
| Retail | 125 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,108 |
| 217% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $322,000 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $404,953 |
| Median List Price | $454,900 |
| Median List Price | $454,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $288 |
| Homes Sold | 60 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 15.9% |
| Inventory | 113 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,299 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,408 |
| Studio | $1,325 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,394 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,727 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,099 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,449 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,108 |
| 217% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 83.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,741/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Total Violent | 102.3/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.4/100K |
| Robbery | 12.2/100K |
| Assault | 59.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,272.2/100K |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 231.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,961.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 79.2/100K |
| Arson | 14.6/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.8 inches |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 35.0 sq mi (90.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7031°N, 71.4203°W |
| County FIPS | 44001 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.33 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,368/sq mi |
| Total Area | 35.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 51 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 52 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Retail Stores | 125 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |