Warwick at a Glance:
The city of Warwick is located in Kent County, Rhode Island. It is the second largest city in the state, with a population of 85,808 at the 2000 census. Warwick was founded as a town in 1642 by Samuel Gorton. It was then incorporated as a city in 1931. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.6 square miles, of which 14.1 square miles is water.
Warwick's governmental structure is composed of a nine-member City Council and a Mayor.
Housing Facts: 2011
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $155,000 house |
$1,254 |
| Household income required to afford a $155,000 house |
$50,146 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,208 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$48,320 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in Warwick |
$41,132 |
| Foreclosures in Warwick |
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| Actual number of foreclosures |
249 |
| Total number of mortgaged housing units |
19,366 |
| Foreclosures as a percentage of mortgaged stock |
1.30% |
| Housing Units in Warwick |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
37,244 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
1,983 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
1,657 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
141 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
185 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
10 |
| How much housing is needed? |
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| Additional housing units necessary to meet the 10% threshold established by the State's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2004 |
1,741 |
