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Most would say Warwick is your classic friendly suburbia city, with a little bit of everything for everyone, and some attributes of a capital city (ex: the major airport for RI is in Warwick). Warwick has consistently ranked in the top 50 best and/or safest cities in the country by multiple media outlets for well over a decade. Despite the population, Warwick does not have the dense feeling. There’s plenty of green in neighborhoods and around the city, and a larger coastline and retail presence than most other RI cities and towns. Traditionally, Warwick residents stay in their homes about the same as the average homeowner.
Fun Facts
- 35sq miles
- Named after Warwick, a town in England, founded by Samuel Gorton
- 4 zip codes (1 used only for PO Boxes)
- State Gov’t – Find your Rep & Sen HERE
- Federal Gov’t – 2nd district of RI
- Site of the first act of resistance against the British – the Gaspee Affair
- Home to Nathaniel Greene – George Washington’s 2nd in command
- Home to first Chick-fil-A and Trader Joe’s in RI
- Actor James Woods is a Warwick native
- Meet Joe Black filmed at Aldrich Mansion
- Realtor Brandon Spellman is a Warwick native
Warwick real estate has something for everyone. Rhode Islands 2nd largest city by population (neck and neck with Cranston for 2nd), single family homes range from $250k-$2mil+. There’s a good mix of 1 level and 2 level homes, and a lot of neighborhoods have homes that are all similar/the same type. There are condos in the city, mostly ranging from $200k-$600k. About 1/4 of the homes in Warwick are multifamily homes, and are spread out all over the city. Everything from homes on the water, to homes by a lake, to homes in a more rural area, to a more dense/busier neighborhood can be found in Warwick.
Warwick traffic has it’s moments of frustration for sure, mainly during the normal work commute hours and weekends along Rt. 2, where many national chains can be found that do not have locations in other neighboring towns (dining and retail). Rt. 117 due to it being a single land rd is linked to a popular off ramp for I-95, Warwick ave, and Post rd are where you’ll find the most congestion, outside of Rt. 2. You won’t be sitting in traffic for 1/2 hour, more like and extra 10-20min.
Food and drink establishments are sprinkled throughout Warwick. Many national chains and beloved local restaurants are available to enjoy. Residents can also enjoy the diverse offerings, as one can expect with a larger city compared to other RI’s other smaller communities. One of the 2 Market Basket locations in RI is in Warwick, as is RI’s first Trader Joe’s.
Chinese
Coffee
Beer
Red – Sellers Market
Grey – Neutral
Green – Buyers Market
Warwick Market Data
Kent Hospital in Warwick
24 Hour Animal Hospital
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in East Greenwich
Warwick Animal Hospital is not open 24 hours, BUT is open 7 days a week in Warwick
Easy Accessibility to I-95 and I-295
RIPTA provides regular bus service
Magna Hospitality Group
T.F. Green Airport
DeWolf Chemical
Wieland Metal Services
City of Warwick
Largest Employers in Warwick
Kent Memorial Hospital
Inskip Automall
MetLife
Viessmann Manufacturing Company
Kenney Manufacturing
Town Demographics
Activities
There are many youth and adult activities/sports available in Warwick, covering all the major sports and some of the lesser popular ones. Here’s the towns parks and rec website with more info HERE. Teamworks in Warwick is a private owned facility with youth sports as well as adult sports leagues year round. There’s not much for hiking/walking wilderness trails beyond the few in Goddard State Park (which has a golf course, fields for use/rent, and C&L Stables provides rides in the park) and City Park (paved run/bike path,athletic facilities, beach, dog park). If you don’t like the ocean, there are a few ponds to enjoy throughout the city. There are multiple historical landmarks, museums, marinas (if you have a boat), and golf courses to explore throughout the city. The old Rocky Point Amusement park has been turned into a vast scenic state park with a great water view.
Notable Attractions & Events
- Ocean State Artisans Holiday Craft Show and Food Drive
- Spring Festival at Rocky Point
- Rocky Point 5k, Bunny Hop 5k, Warwick Firefighters 5k, 5k Turkey Trot, and more
- Gaspee Day Parade
- The Gamm Theatre
- Multiple Beaches and Golf Courses
- Warwick Heights Tennis Club and Tennis Rhode Island
- Mickey Stevens Sports Complex
- 4th of July Fireworks
- Cookies and Cocktails
- Impossible Dream Playground
- Warwick Center for the Arts
- Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival
- Brookwood Halloween Parade
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