Affordable & Income-Based Housing in West Warwick

Affordability

West Warwick has 9 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 685 units available to income-qualified renters. Median rent, median household income, and renter share figures are.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the West Warwick Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 196 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around West Warwick

According to Walk Score, the areas around assisted properties in West Warwick score 54 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), meaning some errands can be done on foot. The Bike Score for these areas is 36 out of 100, reflecting limited but present cycling options.

• Walk Score: 54 - Somewhat Walkable
• Bike Score: 36

These scores reflect conditions near the city's assisted housing properties, not West Warwick as a whole, and are sourced from Walk Score.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools serve West Warwick across 1 district, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in West Warwick, RI

West Warwick is a small Rhode Island community where access to income-based and HUD-assisted housing can make a meaningful difference in housing affordability. The city has 9 assisted properties offering 685 income-restricted units across programs such as HUD-assisted and LIHTC housing.

• Assisted properties in West Warwick: 9
• Total income-restricted units: 685

Median household income data for West Warwick is not available in our current dataset, but income-based rents at these properties are generally set as a percentage of Area Median Income (AMI), keeping costs tied to what local renters can afford.

Environmental Exposure

All 9 assisted properties in West Warwick have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters in this area.