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Warwick, RI

Founded 1642Kent CountyElev. 11 m
Population
82,871
Median home
$322,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Warwick

With about 82,871 residents, Warwick is one of Rhode Island's notable places. Warwick was founded in 1642 and sits in Kent County. The median age is 44.6 and the median household income is $87,536. Homes carry a median value of $322,000, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.5%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
82,871
Median age
44.6
Median household income
$87,536
Per-capita income
$47,757
Poverty rate
7.1%
High-school grad or higher
93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
11.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Black2.8%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.7%
Sales & office20.7%
Service16.2%
Production, transportation & material moving10.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$322,000
Median gross rent
$1,299/mo
Owner-occupied
73.4%
Median year built
1961
Households
36,208
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Warwick has 19 public schools — 13 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading32%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Pilgrim High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Toll Gate High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Warwick Career and Tech CenterHighGrades 9–12
Warwick Veterans Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Winman Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cedar Hill SchoolElementary
Greenwood SchoolElementary
Holliman SchoolElementary
Hoxsie SchoolElementary
Lippitt SchoolElementary
Norwood SchoolElementary
Oakland Beach SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Park SchoolElementary
Robertson SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime82% below national
Warwick71
Rhode Island169
United States386
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime37% below national
Warwick1,235
Rhode Island1,131
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Warwick Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Warwick.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Kent County
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Warwick is in Kent County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Warwick was founded in 1642 and sits in Kent County. Elevation ~11 m.

Map of Warwick
Warwick, RI
Where Warwick is
ProvidenceWarwickCranstonPawtucketEast ProvidenceWoonsocket
Historic places

21 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Arnold, John Waterman, HouseBudlong FarmGardiner, Capt. Oliver, HouseGorton, Caleb, HouseGreene, Caleb, HouseGreene, Moses, HouseGreene, Peter, HouseGreene, Richard Wickes, House
Notable people from Warwick
Nathanael GreeneMartha McSallyMichaela McManusWilliam Herbert SheldonTom CavanaghPeter FrechettePhilip NoelWalt MossbergKen VandermarkJohn Hynes
People searches in Warwick
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Nearby cities
Cranston (6 mi)East Providence (7 mi)Providence (8 mi)Pawtucket (12 mi)Central Falls (13 mi)Newport (16 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Warwick, RI (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Warwick, Rhode Island.

David J Harris, 72
Warwick · 02888
AKA David Joseph Harris, David Harris
Robert Perez, 56
Warwick · 02889

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Warwick — frequently asked

What is the population of Warwick, Rhode Island?
Warwick has a population of about 82,871, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Warwick?
The median home value in Warwick is $322,000, and the median gross rent is $1,299/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Warwick safe? What is the crime rate?
Warwick Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 71 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Warwick face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kent County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Warwick?
Warwick has 19 public schools (13 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Warwick?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Warwick. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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