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West Warwick, Rhode Island

Introduction to West Warwick, Rhode Island

West Warwick, Rhode Island, in Kent county, is 5 miles W of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 51 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is included in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 29,581 people lived in West Warwick.

West Warwick History

The town of West Warwick was originally part of the town of Warwick. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1913. The town is home to several of the United State's earliest textile mills. In fact, these mills played a significant role in the development of North America’s textile industry. The town received national attention on February 20, 2003, when a fire at the Station Nightclub killed 100 patrons.

West Warwick and nearby Attractions

  • Riverpoint Park
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Museum of Natural History
  • Goddard Memorial State Park
  • Fort Wetherill State Park

Things To Do In West Warwick

There are several parks and open spaces in West Warwick including Crompton Playground, Benny Magiera Memorial Ice Rink, Thomas Lamb Memorial Field House, and Brookside Avenue Playground. The town also has several churches such as the West Warwick Church of God, Saint John the Baptist Church, Christ the King Religious Church, and Riverpoint Congregational Church. You can enjoy shopping at the Cowessett Corners Shopping Center.

West Warwick Transportation

Theodore Francis Green State Airport is close to the town.

West Warwick Higher Education

Community College of Rhode Island and New England Institute of Technology are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%West Warwick Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 18%West Warwick Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of West Warwick, RI

Comparing West 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
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population73
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94
Low Violent Crime72

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