Living in Warren, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Warren · Census data 2020–2024
Warren has 11,144 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $90,729 (3% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $395,700, the median rent is $1,363/month.
Warren at a glance
- Population
- 11,144
- Median age
- 49State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $90,729State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $395,700State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,363/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Warren a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Rhode Island median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Warren
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Warren the median home value is $395,700, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,363 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,323 a month in housing costs.
Warren median household income
The median household income in Warren is $90,729 and the income per person is $53,007. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Warren: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,607
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.12
Warren demographics
- Population
- 11,144
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 5,145
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Warren ›
Education in Warren
36.4% of adults 25 and older in Warren have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Warren
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Warren vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | 11,144 | $90,729 | $395,700 | $1,363 |
| Barrington | 17,126 | $153,198 | $644,100 | $1,943 |
| Ocean Grove | 3,453 | $118,696 | $362,200 | $1,266 |
| Bristol | 22,220 | $97,764 | $485,000 | $1,579 |
| Swansea | 17,359 | $116,364 | $445,000 | $1,226 |
| Somerset | 18,298 | $112,677 | $418,800 | $1,271 |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | $117,467 | $597,000 | $1,719 |
| East Providence | 47,281 | $75,912 | $365,500 | $1,288 |
| Warwick | 83,175 | $88,708 | $354,600 | $1,363 |
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What is the median household income in Warren, RI?
The median household income in Warren is $90,729, 3% higher than the Rhode Island median of $87,796 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Warren?
The median home value in Warren is $395,700, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Warren?
The median gross rent in Warren is $1,363 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Warren, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Rhode Island median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Warren?
The median age in Warren is 49 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Warren?
The average commute to work in Warren is 25 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Warren?
The unemployment rate in Warren is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Warren?
36.4% of adults in Warren have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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