Living in West Warwick, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Warwick · Census data 2020–2024
West Warwick has 31,173 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $77,608 (12% lower than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $330,800, the median rent is $1,303/month.
West Warwick at a glance
- Population
- 31,173
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $77,608State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $330,800State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,303/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Warwick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Rhode Island median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Warwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Warwick the median home value is $330,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,303 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,995 a month in housing costs.
West Warwick median household income
The median household income in West Warwick is $77,608 and the income per person is $44,795. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in West Warwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,269
- Owner-occupied
- 57%
- Renter-occupied
- 43%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.16
West Warwick demographics
- Population
- 31,173
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 14,361
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Warwick ›
Education in West Warwick
26.4% of adults 25 and older in West Warwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Warwick
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
West Warwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick | 31,173 | $77,608 | $330,800 | $1,303 |
| East Greenwich | 14,554 | $177,090 | $671,700 | $1,276 |
| Warwick | 83,175 | $88,708 | $354,600 | $1,363 |
| Cranston | 83,250 | $90,206 | $378,300 | $1,375 |
| Coventry | 35,907 | $102,946 | $356,200 | $1,206 |
| West Greenwich | 6,647 | $135,625 | $535,400 | $2,414 |
| North Kingstown | 27,859 | $126,293 | $543,700 | $1,268 |
| Exeter | 7,195 | $111,250 | $509,200 | $1,317 |
| Johnston | 29,835 | $91,866 | $355,500 | $1,275 |
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What is the median household income in West Warwick, RI?
The median household income in West Warwick is $77,608, 12% lower 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 West Warwick?
The median home value in West Warwick is $330,800, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in West Warwick?
The median gross rent in West Warwick is $1,303 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is West Warwick, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Rhode Island median.
What is the median age in West Warwick?
The median age in West Warwick is 42.8 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in West Warwick?
The average commute to work in West Warwick is 25 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Warwick?
The unemployment rate in West Warwick is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Warwick?
26.4% of adults in West Warwick 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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