What are the schools like in Warwick, RI?

Warwick is served primarily by Warwick. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Warwick?

The median household income in Warwick, RI is $81,009 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Warwick, RI?

Warwick has an average high temperature of 38.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.6 inches.

Warwick, RI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Warwick, RI affordable or expensive?

Warwick's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Warwick is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $294,400 and the median rent is $1,295 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Warwick, RI?

Warwick has a violent crime rate of 79.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1147.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Warwick, RI a Good Place to Live?

Warwick is a mid-sized city of 82,783 in Rhode Island, with a median household income of $81,009 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Warwick stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Warwick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Warwick city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Warwick's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Warwick costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Warwick, RI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$294,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,295	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,009	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Warwick's violent crime rate is 79.5 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.5 /100k

Property Crime

1147.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Warwick is served primarily by Warwick. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Warwick, RI	National Avg
School District	Warwick	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Warwick sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 36.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Warwick, RI
Average High — January	38.3°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	36.6"

Demographics

Metric	Warwick, RI	National Avg
Population	82,783	—
Median Age	44.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cranston, RI 6 mi East Providence, RI 7 mi Providence, RI 8 mi Ocean Grove, MA 11 mi Melville, RI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Warwick

Warwick, RI is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

02886 02889 02888 02818

Warwick vs Other Cities

Warwick, RI vs Cranston, RI Warwick, RI vs East Providence, RI Warwick, RI vs Providence, RI Warwick, RI vs Ocean Grove, MA Warwick, RI vs Melville, RI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warwick, RI affordable or expensive?

Warwick's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Warwick roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $294,400 and median rent is $1,295/month.

What is the crime rate in Warwick, RI?

Warwick's violent crime rate is 79.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1147.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Warwick?

Public schools in Warwick are operated by Warwick. The district has 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Warwick, RI a good place to live?

Warwick, RI has a population of 82,783, a median household income of $81,009, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Warwick?

Warwick averages 38.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 36.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Warwick?

Warwick, RI is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 02886, 02889, 02888, 02818.

What is the population of Warwick?

The population of Warwick, Rhode Island is 82,783 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Warwick?

Key numbers for living in Warwick: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $294,400, median household income $81,009, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Warwick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.