How long is the commute from West Warwick, RI?
Workers who live in West Warwick, RI take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
10.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.3%
How people in West Warwick get to work
| Means of transportation | West Warwick | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±3.1 points) | 78.2% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±1.8 points) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±2.2 points) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In West Warwick, the average commute is not measurably different from Kent County (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Warwick, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, West Warwick ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 24 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Warwick
| Vehicles available | West Warwick | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% (±2.7 points) | 6.0% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±3.8 points) | 34.0% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±4.4 points) | 38.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±2.4 points) | 21.4% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In West Warwick, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kent County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Warwick
| West Warwick | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±2.2 points) | 11.9% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.3 points) | 95.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±2.1 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Warwick, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (92.7%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Warwick
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick | — | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| East Greenwich | 3.1 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Warwick | 5.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cranston | 6.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Coventry | 7.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Greenwich | 7.9 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Kingstown | 8.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 9.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Johnston | 10 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Greenwich | 27.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Coventry | 26.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 3 | West Warwick | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | East Greenwich | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Warwick | 24.6 minutes (±0.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Warwick
How long is the average commute in West Warwick?
Workers who live in West Warwick, RI take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Warwick without a car?
10.3% of households in West Warwick have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Warwick?
7.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in West Warwick worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:78440, in state:44 county:003).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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