The Town FilesWarwick, Rhode Island
City in Kent County · population 82,823 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $354,600
- Household income
- $88,708
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 44.3
Warwick is a city of 82,823 people in Kent County, Rhode Island. The median home is worth $354,600, below the typical Rhode Island town ($432,850). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Rhode Island towns, more walkable than 81% of Rhode Island towns, better transit than 78% of Rhode Island towns.
How Warwick ranks
Percentile among Rhode Island towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Rhode Island towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Warwick is worth $354,600, below the typical Rhode Island town ($432,850). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $88,708, which is more affordable than 68% of Rhode Island towns. Median rent is $1,363 a month. 73.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warwick | Typical Rhode Island town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $354,600 | $432,850 |
| Median rent | $1,363 | $1,362 |
| Median household income | $88,708 | $102,946 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.3× |
| Homeownership | 73.3% | 75.9% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Warwick
| People | Warwick | Typical Rhode Island town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 43.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 40.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 93.3% |
Weather in Warwick
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.6 inches of snow (typical Rhode Island town: 36.6 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warwick since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical Rhode Island town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 18, 2023 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 23, 2008.
Severe weather in Kent County since 1996
Kent County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4765: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4766: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 12, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4653: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 21, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3563: Hurricane Henri |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4505: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Kent County
Kent County had 75,845 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,016 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Warwick itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Warwick
19 public schools with 7,771 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim High School | 9-12 | 1,165 | 10.8 |
| Toll Gate High School | 9-12 | 1,149 | 12.5 |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | 6-8 | 1,066 | 11.2 |
| Winman Middle School | 6-8 | 715 | 11.2 |
| Oakland Beach School | PK-5 | 335 | 10.8 |
| Sherman School | K-5 | 323 | 12.9 |
| Cedar Hill School | K-5 | 311 | 12.4 |
| Warwick Neck School | K-5 | 287 | 15.1 |
| Wyman School | K-5 | 285 | 15.0 |
| Robertson School | K-5 | 276 | 15.3 |
| Hoxsie School | K-5 | 269 | 15.8 |
| Holliman School | K-5 | 258 | 13.6 |
Towns near Warwick
- West Warwick, RI5.4 mi · 31,012 people · home $330,800
- Barrington, RI5.6 mi · 17,153 people · home $644,100
- Cranston, RI5.7 mi · 82,934 people · home $378,300
- East Greenwich, RI6.2 mi · 14,312 people · home $671,700
- East Providence, RI7.4 mi · 47,139 people · home $365,500
- Bristol, RI7.8 mi · 22,493 people · home $485,000
- Providence, RI8.3 mi · 190,934 people · home $362,200
- Warren, RI8.5 mi · 11,147 people · home $395,700
Warwick questions
Is Warwick, Rhode Island a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warwick scores better for retirees than 16% of Rhode Island towns and quieter than 26%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Warwick?
The median owner-occupied home in Warwick is valued at $354,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,708, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,363 a month.
What is the weather like in Warwick?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 36.6 inches of snow.
Does Warwick get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warwick since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 18, 2023. The typical Rhode Island town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)