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Is Warwick a Good Place to Live? Warwick, Rhode Island: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Warwick ranks #143 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #68 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (87 per 100,000, #42 of 444) and fast population growth (+0.9%, #112 of 468), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Warwick by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Warwick's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Warwick?
Warwick's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,363/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $422,122, 17% below the typical Rhode Island home ($511,233).
| Measure | Warwick | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 101.8#770 of 1,308 | 102.3 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $422,122#674 of 1,187 | $511,233 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,182/mo#793 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $354,600#668 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,363/mo#601 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4x#577 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 18.4%#283 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Warwick housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Warwick is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro.
Rhode Island housing market →Is Warwick safe?
Warwick recorded 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 73% below the US rate of 328 and 39% below Rhode Island's 144. That ranks #102 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #42 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Warwick Police Department. Property crime runs 910 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Warwick | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 87#102 of 1,085 | 144 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 910#179 of 1,085 | 911 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Warwick?
The median household in Warwick earns $88,708, 7% above the US figure of $83,163 and 6% above Rhode Island ($83,504). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.3%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Warwick | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $88,708#481 of 1,312 | $83,504 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.1%#522 of 1,058 | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.6%#292 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.9%#254 of 1,132 | +0.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Warwick?
The median resident of Warwick is 44.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 33.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #658 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Warwick | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 44.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 33.7%#658 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 73.3% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Warwick's schools and health?
Warwick's 18 public schools graduate 86% of students in four years (Rhode Island 83.3%), with 11.9 students per teacher and $23,182 spent per pupil. 33% of adults are obese and 12.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Warwick | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 86%#647 of 1,063 | 83.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 11.9#74 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $23,182#82 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 33%#614 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 12.1%#810 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.8%#378 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 6.1%#156 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 7,771 students are enrolled in Warwick's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Warwick?
The average commute in Warwick is 24.6 minutes (Rhode Island 26.3); 1% of workers take transit and 12.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Warwick scores 12.9 of 20 (above average walkable), #342 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.9°F and winters 32.6°F, with 47.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Warwick | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24.6 min#743 of 1,312 | 26.3 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.4%#761 of 1,312 | 8.6% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 77.1% | 71.3% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 12.9#342 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.3 | 22.1 | 4 |
| Feb | 40.5 | 23.5 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 47.7 | 30.2 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 58.9 | 39.6 | 4.3 |
| May | 68.9 | 49.2 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 77.7 | 58.8 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 83.6 | 65.2 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 82.2 | 63.9 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 74.8 | 56.5 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 63.8 | 45.1 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 53.2 | 35.8 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 43.4 | 27.6 | 4.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Providence.
| Measure | Warwick | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 52.1°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 71.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 32.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 47.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Providence.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Warwick?
Kent County's air had a median air quality index of 31, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Kent County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 89% of US counties.
| Measure | Warwick | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 31#77 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.1%#173 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Kent County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Kent County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0085% | 73% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0015% | 60% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0032% | 53% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.068% | 32% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0022% | 23% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Warwick compare with similar-size cities?
Warwick is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #68 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 83,175.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick, RIPop. 83,175 | #143 | 66.5 | $88,708 | $1,363/mo | 87 | 24.6 min |
| Farmington Hills, MIPop. 83,515 | #159 | 65.8 | $104,836 | $1,551/mo | 144 | 24.7 min |
| The Villages, FLPop. 83,498 | #684 | 55.3 | $77,622 | $1,397/mo | no data | 21.2 min |
| Frederick, MDPop. 83,395 | #236 | 63.5 | $97,069 | $1,764/mo | 390 | 30 min |
| Layton, UTPop. 83,286 | #304 | 62.0 | $102,480 | $1,538/mo | 141 | 22.9 min |
| Warner Robins, GAPop. 82,990 | #764 | 53.9 | $66,970 | $1,212/mo | 513 | 22.2 min |
| Longview, TXPop. 82,923 | #941 | 51.1 | $63,340 | $1,101/mo | 346 | 20.7 min |
| Gastonia, NCPop. 82,884 | #1128 | 47.3 | $64,059 | $1,204/mo | 889 | 26.8 min |
| Buena Park, CAPop. 82,871 | #643 | 55.9 | $110,550 | $2,206/mo | 281 | 28.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Warwick compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Warwick ranks #3 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 66.5 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 6% above the Rhode Island median. Violent crime is 39% below the statewide rate. Homes are 17% below the typical Rhode Island home.
| City | Rank in RI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #1 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 |
| Cumberland Hill, RIPop. 8,648 | #2 | 67.3 | $130,506 | $1,310/mo | no data |
| Warwick, RIPop. 83,175 | #3 | 66.5 | $88,708 | $1,363/mo | 87 |
| Cranston, RIPop. 83,250 | #4 | 64.2 | $90,206 | $1,375/mo | 89 |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #5 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data |
| Tiverton, RIPop. 8,091 | #6 | 64.0 | $99,158 | $1,342/mo | county/metro |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #7 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 |
| Newport, RIPop. 24,874 | #8 | 62.7 | $86,313 | $1,698/mo | 194 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #9 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data |
| Pascoag, RIPop. 4,410 | #10 | 59.7 | $121,369 | $1,319/mo | no data |
| Greenville, RIPop. 8,296 | #11 | 59.3 | $97,234 | $1,264/mo | no data |
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #12 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data |
| Melville, RIPop. 1,631 | #13 | 58.2 | $102,266 | $2,724/mo | no data |
| Valley Falls, RIPop. 12,657 | #14 | 57.9 | $92,901 | $1,362/mo | no data |
| Hope Valley, RIPop. 2,297 | #15 | 57.5 | $101,932 | — | no data |
| Pawtucket, RIPop. 75,893 | #16 | 57.3 | $68,310 | $1,208/mo | 224 |
| Providence, RIPop. 191,767 | #17 | 56.4 | $68,119 | $1,408/mo | 287 |
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #18 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data |
| Woonsocket, RIPop. 43,521 | #19 | 51.2 | $61,059 | $1,161/mo | 371 |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #20 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 |
All 20 Rhode Island cities we track, by overall score. Rhode Island statewide: median income $83,504, violent crime 144.1 per 100,000.
How is Warwick's score calculated?
Warwick scores 66.5 out of 100, #143 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Rhode Island's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Warwick. Similar-size median 55.5.
58.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Warwick's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
94.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Warwick. Similar-size median 58.9.
56.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Warwick's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
79.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Warwick's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
65.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Warwick. Similar-size median 56.1.
64.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Warwick. Similar-size median 42.4.
49.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Warwick. Similar-size median 50.0.
45.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Warwick's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
62.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
83.7 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Warwick's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Warwick has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Warwick
Is Warwick, RI a good place to live?
Warwick ranks #143 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #68 of 524 smaller cities and #3 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (87 per 100,000, #42 of 444) and fast population growth (+0.9%, #112 of 468), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Warwick?
Warwick's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,363/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $422,122, 17% below the typical Rhode Island home ($511,233).
What is the crime rate in Warwick?
Warwick recorded 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 73% below the US rate of 328 and 39% below Rhode Island's 144. That ranks #102 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #42 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Warwick Police Department. Property crime runs 910 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Warwick?
The median household in Warwick earns $88,708, 7% above the US figure of $83,163 and 6% above Rhode Island ($83,504). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.3%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Warwick?
Median rent in Warwick is $1,363/mo (Census), #601 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,182/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Warwick?
The typical home value in Warwick is $422,122, up 4.4% in a year, against $511,233 for Rhode Island and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $354,600.
How are the public schools in Warwick?
Warwick's 18 public schools graduate 86% of students in four years (Rhode Island 83.3%), with 11.9 students per teacher and $23,182 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Warwick?
The average commute is 24.6 minutes, #743 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.3 minutes across Rhode Island. 6.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Warwick?
Warwick averages 52.1°F over the year, 71.9°F in summer and 32.6°F in winter, with 47.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Warwick walkable?
Warwick scores 12.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #342 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Warwick at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Kent County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 89% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Warwick?
Kent County's air had a median air quality index of 31, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Warwick?
Warwick has 83,175 residents. The median resident of Warwick is 44.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 33.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #658 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Warwick compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Warwick ranks #3 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 66.5 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 6% above the Rhode Island median. Violent crime is 39% below the statewide rate. Homes are 17% below the typical Rhode Island home.
What cities are similar in size to Warwick?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Warwick's population of 83,175 are Farmington Hills, MI (#159 overall), The Villages, FL (#684 overall), Frederick, MD (#236 overall), Layton, UT (#304 overall), and Warner Robins, GA (#764 overall). Warwick is #143.