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Warwick, New York

Introduction to Warwick, New York

Warwick, New York, in Orange county, is 23 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 37 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village has a population of 6,412.

Warwick History

Warwick, which was once a major passenger railroad junction, was incorporated as a village in 1867. Regular passenger traffic ceased during the latter part of the 20th century, and was replaced by freights. During the American War for Independence, the British General Burgoyne and his troops camped on the outskirts of Warwick after they were defeated in the Battle of Saratoga. George Washington once stayed at Baird's Tavern in the village during the American Revolution. The city was named after the County of Warwickshire in England.

Warwick and Nearby Attractions

  • Orange County Firefighters Museum
  • Glen Rock Arboretum
  • Washington Headquarters Monument
  • High Point State Park
  • New Jersey Botanical Garden
  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation

Things To Do In Warwick

Popular attractions near Warwick include Glen Rock Arboretum and the New Jersey Botanical Garden. Museums in the area are the Ringwood Manor House Museum, the Orange County Firefighters Museum, and Museum Village. Hermitage, Mount Gulian Historic Site and Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site are well known sites of historical importance near the village. Ringwood State Park, Harriman State Park, and Darlington County Park offer opportunities for activities such as hiking, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.

Warwick Transportation

Stewart International Airport is located near Warwick.

Warwick Higher Education

Mount Saint Mary College, Ohr Somayach, Sunbridge College, and Rockland Community College are colleges nearest to Warwick.

High Points

Warwick strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Warwick Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Warwick Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Warwick, NY

Comparing Warwick to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes24

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