With a population of more than 80,000, Warwick is the third-largest city in Rhode Island. It’s defined by its coastline, which is nearly 40 miles long, and its proximity to Providence, about 12 miles north. “Warwick is basically a bunch of coves,” says Stephanie Carr, a Realtor with Lila Delman Compass who has almost 10 years of experience working with clients in the area. Renee Moussally, an RI Real Estate Services Realtor and a Warwick local, says these coves are a large part of the area’s appeal to homebuyers, with the insulated waterfronts meaning that homeowners here can have all the benefits of seaside living without necessarily needing flood insurance. This coastal vibe makes Warwick unique among Providence suburbs, too, given that most are inland of the capital city. Moussally says Warwick attracts homebuyers who work in Providence but want to live in a quiet neighborhood near the water.
Along the Warwick coastline is Conimicut Point, a suburb with direct public access to the Bay.
Throughout Warwick, you'll find neighborhoods come alive with local community events.
Warwick residents enjoy a peaceful coexistence in neighborhoods tucked away from main roads.
Warwick contains several miles of coastal access with countless marinas spread throughout.
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Narragansett and Greenwich bays feature coastal recreation galore
Bordered by Narragansett and Greenwich bays, Warwick has 39 miles of coast, lined with beaches, marinas and public boat access. According to the Trust for Public Land, nearly half of all residents live within a 10-minute walk of a public park or green space. Goddard Memorial State Park, on the south side of town, is the largest, with more than 470 acres of outdoor recreation, including a golf course and a swimmable beach. Across Greenwich Bay, Warwick City Park and Buttonwoods Beach offer more outdoor recreation. Warwick Center for the Arts is inland, on the city’s west side, and provides multidisciplinary art classes, camps and workshops. Rocky Point State Park, which sprawls over more than 100 acres of Warwick’s east side, is possibly the most famous park in town. In its heyday as an amusement park from 1850 to 1995, it was one of the largest attractions in the state. Today, visitors enjoy a more relaxed experience, with miles of trails that are great for walking dogs and riding bikes. Just north of the state park, a historic lighthouse towers over another Narragansett Bay beach in Conimicut Point Park.
Buttonwoods Beach is one of a handful of beaches north of Narragansett in Rhode Island.
Rocky Point State Park is a hidden gem that Warwick residents are proud to call their own.
Narragansett Bay feeds directly into Downtown Providence, passing Warwick along the way.
In Warwick, there are plenty of beaches, parks and forests to explore and enjoy.
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Commute to Providence by car or train
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority provides bus service throughout Warwick, with stops at major municipal centers such as City Hall and the four public library branches. Several routes run to Kent Hospital, which is not only a major local employer but also the largest community hospital in the state. Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 run parallel to each other north-south through Warwick’s west side. Both connect north to the capital city of Providence, a regional hub for employment that’s a little more than 12 miles up Route 1, about a 15-minute drive with no traffic. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority provides commuter rail service from Warwick to Providence — and farther northeast to Boston — at its T.F. Green International Airport station. The airport is just east of the highways, in central Warwick. Moussally says that while it’s about 10 minutes from most homes, the air traffic isn’t constant, and noise levels aren’t usually high.
Warwick features several access points directly connecting commuters to Providence.
TF Green Airport houses one of Rhode Island's 3 MBTA stations connecting commuters to Boston.
TF Green International Airport in Warwick is Rhode Island's only major airport.
Catch an affordable ride on one of Warwick's many RIPTA bus stations.
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Homes sell for slightly under the Rhode Island median
Neighborhoods in Warwick are filled with coastal New England-style homes, like Cape Cods and modest cedar shingle-clad cottages. But there are also classic Colonial Revivals, ranch-style homes and some townhomes and condos. The largest and most expensive homes tend to have waterfront views and private boat storage. The median price for a single-family home here hovers around $433,750, which is about $56,000 less than the state median. The opposite is true for condos; the median sale price for condo units in Warwick is about $345,000, a little more than $7,000 higher than the median for the state. According to the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, the average number of days that homes in Warwick stay on the market before selling is 25. That’s almost a week faster than the Rhode Island average.
Coastal homes in Warwick Neck can start at $800k and range up to over $1M.
Warwick still offers up a respectable selection of affordable single homes, like cape cods.
Raised ranches and colonial revivals built in the '90s serve as Warwick's go-to forever homes.
The Warwick coastline is home to thousands of properties both large and small.
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Groundbreaking on new high school buildings expected in 2025
The Warwick Public Schools system gets a C-plus grade from Niche. The district has 20 schools, including two preschools and the Warwick Area Career & Technical Center, and it serves more than 8,000 students. The average student-teacher ratio is 12-to-1. Construction of new buildings for Toll Gate and Pilgrim high schools is expected to begin in the spring of 2025. The project’s current budget is $350 million, and it’s expected to take two years to finish.
Saint Kevin School is a coed private, Catholic school for kids between preschool and eighth grade. It is unrated by Niche. Bishop Hendricken High School, a private, Catholic school for boys between ninth and 12th grade, gets an A from Niche. It also ranks No. 2 on Niche’s list of the best Catholic high schools in Rhode Island. Warwick is also home to the New England Institute of Technology, a private technical college. The nonprofit school offers nearly 30 different associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
Hundreds of Warwick residents start their children out at Hoxsie Elementary each year.
Toll Gate High School is one of a handful of high schools spread throughout Warwick.
Several Warwick high schools score at our above average on Niche.
Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School is one of several conveniently located campuses.
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Everyday retailers, restaurants on Airport Road, two malls nearby
While there’s no traditional downtown area, there are two primary shopping and dining districts in Warwick. One, at the corner of Airport Road and Warwick Avenue, is a small cluster of restaurants and retailers that fulfill most daily needs, from a grocery store to car washes. More shopping and dining can be found in and around Warwick Mall, a little more than 4 miles west. Local seafood markets and eateries are scattered along the city’s southern coastline, in neighborhoods like Oakland Beach or Nausauket in Apponaug Cove. In Cranston, less than 8 miles north of Warwick, Garden City Center is an outdoor mall with more than 60 retailers.
There are dozens of shopping and dining locations at Chapel View just outside Warwick.
The Garden City shopping plaza hosts over 50 stores ranging from fashion to sit-down restaurants
Families come an afternoon out and about at the Garden City shopping center in Warwick.
Shoppers can enjoy a plethora of options at the Warwick Mall just off Bald Hill Road and I-295.
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Minimal flooding risk and lower crime rates compared to Providence
Given Warwick’s coastal location, flooding can be a concern here, especially between June and November. However, most storm surges impact road conditions rather than residential properties. Warwick can also experience heavy snow in the winter, like many parts of New England. “But our winters are not that bad anymore,” Moussally says.
According to the FBI, between 2022 and 2023, violent crime increased in Warwick, while property crime declined. The agency’s data shows that 452 violent crimes were committed in 2022, increasing to 505 in 2023. Property crimes declined from 1,175 to 1,033 during the same period. In 2023, the violent crime rate in Warwick was 64% below the national average, while the property crime rate was 47% lower.
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