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Warren, Rhode Island

Introduction to Warren, Rhode Island

Warren, Rhode Island, in Bristol county, is 6 miles W of Fall River, Massachusetts (center to center) and 44 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is located in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. Warren has a population of 11,360.

Warren History

The Native Americans were the earlier inhabitants of the town of Warren. In fact, the town was originally the site of the Indian village of Sowams. It was first settled by Europeans in 1621. Edward Winslow and Stephen Hopkins were the area's first settlers. A trading post was established in Sowams around 1622 by Plymouth Colony. In 1668, it was incorporated as the township of Sowams. The town was ceded to Rhode Island in 1747 and was renamed Warren. It was named after Admiral Sir Peter Warren, a British naval hero.

Warren and nearby Attractions

  • Firemen's Museum
  • Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
  • Maxwell House
  • Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Marine Museum at Fall River

Things To Do In Warren

One can visit the Warren Fire Museum, James Maxwell House Museum, and Charles W Greene Museum during their leisure time. The Warren Town Beach is also an ideal destination for fun and relaxation. The Warrens Waterfront Historic District and Touisset Wildlife Refuge are also worth visiting. You can enjoy shopping at the Ocean State Plaza Shopping Center.

Warren Transportation

Theodore Francis Green State Airport is the nearest airport.

Warren Higher Education

Roger Williams University and Bristol Community College are nearby.

Comparative Profile of Warren, RI

Comparing Warren to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men74
Male Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income62
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime73
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