Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Warwick

Affordability in Warwick, RI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median household income in Warwick is $88,708 annually, while the median asking rent is $1,363 per month -- and renters make up 27% of households. For residents who qualify, the 1,222 HUD-assisted and income-based units across Warwick's 13 affordable properties can offer significant relief from market-rate costs.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Warwick Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 13 HUD-assisted properties in Warwick are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on flood map data.

Getting Around Warwick

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Warwick scores a 49 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, a 39 (Some Transit) for transit, and a 45 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car, though some bus service is available.

Schools

Warwick is served by 19 public schools across 1 district -- including 14 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Warwick

The median household income in Warwick is $88,708 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent citywide is $1,363 per month, according to the same source.

For renters who qualify, the 1,222 income-restricted units across Warwick's 13 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties can offer significant savings compared to market-rate rents.

• Median household income: $88,708/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,363/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 27% of all households in Warwick (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Warwick were mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Renters in these properties face no identified high flood exposure based on available flood data.