Warwick, Rhode Island

Warwick is considered one of the safest places to live not just in Rhode Island but in the entire country. Crime rates are well below the national average, and many residents report feeling safe walking alone at night. Furthermore, you get easy access to the rest of New England and New York due to the city’s centralized location. That means you experience all the best parts of northeastern life while residing in a safe enclave. Families in particular love to call Warwick home due to its safety and cleanliness, and young urban professionals like it for the work opportunities.

Warwick is the third largest city in the second smallest state in the union, and its population density is high relative to its size. This, combined with its centralized location in the state, can lead to congested roads. Warwick is home to the state’s largest airport, and as such, many residents report lots of overhead noise, although a 2024 ruling means a new noise reduction berm will improve this issue.

Warwick is home to a wide variety of activities for pretty much any age. The bar and brewery scene is some of the best in the state, and numerous high-quality restaurants call the city home. From Iggy’s Boardwalk for family friendly atmosphere and eats, to The Shanty’s experimental cuisine, to Top of the Bay’s immaculate rooftop seafood experience, foodies will find lots to love in Warwick. The city also boasts beaches and historical sites galore, in part due to Warwick being home to the first true battle of the American Revolution, the Gaspee Affair. A variety of work opportunities also await you in Warwick, with industries ranging from retail to hospitality to healthcare to banking to local government. And with Providence only twelve miles away, it is an easy and manageable daily commute to the state capital.

To see what locals get up to for fun in Warwick, check out the calendar of events.

We highly recommend visiting Warwick and staying in the community in a VRBO rather than a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can receive discounted fares on travel via our partnership with Expedia as well.

Warwick’s public school system gets mixed grades on niche.com. Pilgrim High School rates a B on niche.com but is also known for a variety of extracurriculars and having a highly successful athletics program. Cedar Hill School comes in higher marks for academics and quality of teachers. Rocky Hill Country Day School provides an excellent K-12 private school, while Bishop Hendricken High School serves as the local Catholic college preparatory school. The Community College of Rhode Island Knight School also calls Warwick home and is highly rated by locals.