Warwick, Rhode Island
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City Overview
As of 2009, Warwick's population is 85,097 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.14 percent.
The median home cost in Warwick is $216,920. Home appreciation the last year has been -12.00 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Warwick's cost of living is 7.42% Higher than the U.S. average.
Warwick public schools spend $8,389 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Warwick.
The unemployment rate in Warwick is 10.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Warwick jobs have Decreased by 5.80 percent.
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People
The 2009 Warwick, RI, population is 85,097. There are 2,418 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Warwick, RI
The median age is 40.9. The US median is 37.6. 56.66% of people in Warwick, RI, are married. 10.42% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.31 people. 20.38% of people are married, with children. 6.49% have children, but are single.
Race in Warwick, RI
94.13% of people are white, 1.63% are black, 2.16% are asian, 0.28% are native american, and 2.10% claim 'Other'.
1.85% of the people in Warwick, RI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.15% are non-hispanic).
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class teacher student ratio: On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years... (read more)Agree With Previous Posters: Lived in Rhode Island for 2 years and to me, it's hands down the worst state in New England. It has the worst drivers in the country according to the latest GMAC survey... (read more)So expensive: Stay out of Rhode Island all together unless you have alot of money. The average house price here is $300,000 and on a middle class salary thats impossible. Insurance... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Health
There are 281 physicians per 100,000 population in Warwick, RI. The US average is 170.
Warwick, RI Health Index
Air quality in Warwick, RI is 55 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Warwick, RI is 53 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Agree With Previous Posters: Lived in Rhode Island for 2 years and to me, it's hands down the worst state in New England. It has the worst drivers in the country according to the latest GMAC survey... (read more)So expensive: Stay out of Rhode Island all together unless you have alot of money. The average house price here is $300,000 and on a middle class salary thats impossible. Insurance... (read more)class teacher student ratio: On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 10.00% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -5.80% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 18.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.56% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $26,844 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $53,209 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 11.04% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.01% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.89% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.72% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 23.03% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 14.02% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.05% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.25% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.78% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.22% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.97% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.76% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.31% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.95% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.29% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.65% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 13.07% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Warwick, RI, is 10.00%, with job growth of -5.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.30%.
Warwick, RI Taxes
Warwick, RI,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 7.56%.
Warwick, RI Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $26,844, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $53,209.
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class teacher student ratio: On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years... (read more)Agree With Previous Posters: Lived in Rhode Island for 2 years and to me, it's hands down the worst state in New England. It has the worst drivers in the country according to the latest GMAC survey... (read more)So expensive: Stay out of Rhode Island all together unless you have alot of money. The average house price here is $300,000 and on a middle class salary thats impossible. Insurance... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 44 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $216,920 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -12.00% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 68.91% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.22% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 26.47% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $21.05 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.09% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.36% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.29% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.67% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.08% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.46% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 36.23% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 37.93% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 6.88% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.23% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.58% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.56% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.37% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.66% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.46% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 8.81% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.74% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.71% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 20.77% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.76% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 17.73% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Warwick, RI, is $216,920. Home appreciation is -12.00% over the last year. The median age of Warwick, RI, real estate is 44 years.
Warwick, RI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 26.47% of the Warwick, RI, population. 4.22% of houses and apartments in Warwick, RI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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re: warwick - 12/8/2007: This post is terrible! I am considering moving to New England and if Lesia's post is a result of Rhode Island schools then I can tell Rhode Island needs work. Periods,... (read more)warwick: I have lived in warwick for five years previselly lived in pawtucket so it is an improvement from there warwick is to expensive for the average person taxes are high... (read more)Costly: Rhode Island is a costly place to live from a variety of standpoints. The tax burden is very high, and the money is used inefficiently (which is being generous). The... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Crime
Warwick, RI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Warwick, RI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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class teacher student ratio: On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years... (read more)re: warwick - 12/8/2007: This post is terrible! I am considering moving to New England and if Lesia's post is a result of Rhode Island schools then I can tell Rhode Island needs work. Periods,... (read more)warwick: I have lived in warwick for five years previselly lived in pawtucket so it is an improvement from there warwick is to expensive for the average person taxes are high... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Warwick, RI, gets 45 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 35 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 124.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Warwick, RI. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 21. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 52 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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class teacher student ratio: On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years... (read more)Agree With Previous Posters: Lived in Rhode Island for 2 years and to me, it's hands down the worst state in New England. It has the worst drivers in the country according to the latest GMAC survey... (read more)So expensive: Stay out of Rhode Island all together unless you have alot of money. The average house price here is $300,000 and on a middle class salary thats impossible. Insurance... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Education
Warwick, RI, schools spend $8,389 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 670 students per librarian, and 445 children per counselor in Warwick, RI schools.
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class teacher student ratio: On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years... (read more)Agree With Previous Posters: Lived in Rhode Island for 2 years and to me, it's hands down the worst state in New England. It has the worst drivers in the country according to the latest GMAC survey... (read more)So expensive: Stay out of Rhode Island all together unless you have alot of money. The average house price here is $300,000 and on a middle class salary thats impossible. Insurance... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Warwick, RI, takes 24 minutes. 86% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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class teacher student ratio: On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years... (read more)Agree With Previous Posters: Lived in Rhode Island for 2 years and to me, it's hands down the worst state in New England. It has the worst drivers in the country according to the latest GMAC survey... (read more)So expensive: Stay out of Rhode Island all together unless you have alot of money. The average house price here is $300,000 and on a middle class salary thats impossible. Insurance... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Warwick, RI is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Warwick, RI is more expensive.
Overall, Warwick, RI cost of living is 107.42.
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re: warwick - 12/8/2007: This post is terrible! I am considering moving to New England and if Lesia's post is a result of Rhode Island schools then I can tell Rhode Island needs work. Periods,... (read more)warwick: I have lived in warwick for five years previselly lived in pawtucket so it is an improvement from there warwick is to expensive for the average person taxes are high... (read more)Costly: Rhode Island is a costly place to live from a variety of standpoints. The tax burden is very high, and the money is used inefficiently (which is being generous). The... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 67.07% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 56.37% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 8.85% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.19% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.45% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 2.60% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.27% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.73% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.31% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.50% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 0.58% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.05% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
67.07% of the people in Warwick, RI are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 56.37% are Catholic; 8.85% are Protestant; 0.19% are LDS; 0.58% are another Christian faith; 1.05% in Warwick, RI are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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class teacher student ratio: On the overview of class room sizes that info is incorrect my son has 29 students in his class 6th grade last year in 5th grade he had 19 students never in the 5+ years... (read more)Agree With Previous Posters: Lived in Rhode Island for 2 years and to me, it's hands down the worst state in New England. It has the worst drivers in the country according to the latest GMAC survey... (read more)So expensive: Stay out of Rhode Island all together unless you have alot of money. The average house price here is $300,000 and on a middle class salary thats impossible. Insurance... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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54.90% of the people in Warwick, RI are registered as Democrats. 43.19% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.91%.
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re: warwick - 12/8/2007: This post is terrible! I am considering moving to New England and if Lesia's post is a result of Rhode Island schools then I can tell Rhode Island needs work. Periods,... (read more)warwick: I have lived in warwick for five years previselly lived in pawtucket so it is an improvement from there warwick is to expensive for the average person taxes are high... (read more)Costly: Rhode Island is a costly place to live from a variety of standpoints. The tax burden is very high, and the money is used inefficiently (which is being generous). The... (read more)Have an opinion about Warwick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Warwick Click Here
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