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Warwick, RI


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Warwick, Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island, in Kent county, is 49 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is considered part of the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. Warwick has a population of 85,808.

The People and Families of Warwick

In Warwick, about 54% of adults are married.

Warwick benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Warwick had a median family income of $56,225.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Warwick ($73,804). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Warwick Housing

About 73% of housing units in Warwick are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Warwick, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Warwick Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Warwick, RI

Comparing Warwick 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 Population108
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime95
Low Property Crime72

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