Living in Warwick, RI
Warwick is the 436th-largest city in the US, home to about 84,000 people in 2025. Its population has been roughly flat since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (101.8 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 84,187+1.6% since 2020
- Median home value
- $354,6004.0 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,363/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $88,708median, per year
- Price level
- 101.8US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 38° / 84°lows 22° / 65°
- Average commute
- 25 min12% work from home
- State income tax
- 5.99%top rate, graduated
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County: Kent County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 36 ft
Metro area: Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Cost of living in Warwick
The median home in Warwick is worth $354,600 and the median household earns $88,708 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.0 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,363 a month, about 18% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area at 101.8, with housing at 103.9 and goods at 97.1 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $76,300 here. Rhode Island taxes wages at a top rate of 5.99%. The average combined state and local sales tax in Rhode Island is 7%.
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Warwick weather
Average highs run from 38°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 22°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 37 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 109 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to October.
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People and work
The median resident is 44.3 years old, and 34% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 73% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 25 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 44.3532nd youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 73%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,40535.0 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%1% walk, 0% bike
- Unemployment
- 5.1%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 7.6%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1961median year
Who moves to Warwick, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Cape Coral (Lee County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County), Tampa (Hillsborough County) and Cape Coral (Lee County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
FEMA rating for Kent County, scored against every US county.
Home prices
+4.7% in a year
Up 52% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
70% good days
5 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Warwick
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Pros
- Data Low natural hazard risk: FEMA rates Kent County relatively low overall.
Cons
- Nothing stands out in the data. Locals, what should newcomers know?
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Cities near Warwick
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston, RI | 5 mi | 84,647 | $378,300 | 101.8 | Compare |
| Providence, RI | 8 mi | 195,310 | $362,200 | 101.8 | Compare |
| Pawtucket, RI | 11 mi | 77,065 | $325,500 | 101.8 | Compare |
| Fall River, MA | 13 mi | 95,298 | $395,500 | 101.8 | Compare |
| New Bedford, MA | 25 mi | 101,834 | $357,300 | 101.8 | Compare |
| Brockton, MA | 32 mi | 106,134 | $437,500 | 108.3 | Compare |
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Warwick ranks 5th of 16 in our best suburbs of Providence ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Warwick a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show homes that cost under four years of median income, 6 comfortable months a year. Compare Warwick side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Warwick?
The Census Bureau estimates Warwick had 84,187 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 82,836 in April 2020 (+1.6%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Warwick?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $76,300 in the Warwick area. The median household here earns $88,708.
When is the best time to visit Warwick?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to October are the most comfortable months. July averages 84°F and January 38°F for daytime highs.
What county is Warwick in?
Warwick is in Kent County, Rhode Island. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Warwick in?
Warwick is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Warwick?
About 36 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Rhode Island have a state income tax?
Yes. Rhode Island has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.99% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Warwick. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Providence T F Green Airport, RI station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.