What kinds of homes are in West Warwick, RI?

Name: Types of homes in West Warwick, RI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Warwick, RI has 15,269 (±463) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 1,950 homes per square mile of land.

45.7% are detached single-family houses.

22.8% are in buildings of two to four units.

24.5% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 15,269 (±463)
Detached houses: 45.7%
2–4 unit buildings: 22.8%
5+ unit buildings: 24.5%

Homes in West Warwick by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Warwick	Kent County	Rhode Island	United States
Single-family, detached	45.7% (±3.5 points)	67.1%	55.7%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	7.1% (±1.8 points)	4.1%	4.0%	6.2%
2 units	12.3% (±2.9 points)	5.9%	10.4%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	10.5% (±2.6 points)	4.4%	11.6%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	8.7% (±2.5 points)	3.7%	4.8%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	6.7% (±2.4 points)	4.1%	3.4%	4.3%
20 or more units	9.1% (±2.3 points)	8.9%	9.1%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.0% (±0.3 points)	1.6%	0.9%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In West Warwick, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Kent County (16.7%).

It is also higher than in Rhode Island (17.3%).

It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Warwick

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Warwick
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Warwick	—	24.5% (±4.2 points)	—
East Greenwich	3.1 mi	8.2% (±2.1 points)	Lower
Warwick	5.4 mi	18.6% (±1.6 points)	Lower
Cranston	6.5 mi	15.7% (±1.8 points)	Lower
Coventry	7.4 mi	9.2% (±2.6 points)	Lower
West Greenwich	7.9 mi	7.8% (±3.9 points)	Lower
North Kingstown	8.3 mi	11.7% (±2.4 points)	Lower
Exeter	9.4 mi	8.3% (±7.6 points)	Lower
Johnston	10 mi	12.3% (±2.5 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Greenwich, RI (8.2%), Warwick, RI (18.6%), Cranston, RI (15.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Kent County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	West Warwick	24.5% (±4.2 points)
2	Warwick	18.6% (±1.6 points)
3	Coventry	9.2% (±2.6 points)
4	East Greenwich	8.2% (±2.1 points)
5	West Greenwich	7.8% (±3.9 points)

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 many homes are in West Warwick?

West Warwick, RI has an estimated 15,269 (±463) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Warwick houses or apartments?

45.7% are detached houses and 7.1% attached houses, while 47.3% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Warwick?

22.8% of homes in West Warwick are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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