Warwick, RI

Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Bristol County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
82,871 Population 2,368/sq mi density
$87,536 Median Income $47,757 per capita
$322,000 Home Value $422,122 Zillow
$1,299 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
79 Violent Crime/100K 1,150 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$87,536 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$322,000 home value, $1,299/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Warwick, RI

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,536
16% above
$47,757 per capita
Home Value
$322,000
14% above
Zillow: $422,122
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
12% above
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
79% below
1,150/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
1% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Warwick Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Warwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
116%
Home Value
114%
Rent
112%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Warwick a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Warwick residents earn a median household income of $87,536 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,757. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,349 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Warwick is $322,000 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,122. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Warwick reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,150/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.

Education

33.2% of adults in Warwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Warwick has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population82,871
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density2,368/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,536
Per Capita$47,757
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$2,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127

Housing

A+
Home Value$322,000
Rent$1,299
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$422,122
Housing Units37,877
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property1,150/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary98/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,741/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score7.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed308 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Warwick was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 308 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.