What percentage of people rent in West Warwick, RI?
43.0% (±3.6 points) of the occupied homes in West Warwick, RI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 6,174 renting households against 8,187 that own their home.
In West Warwick, the share of households that rent went from 46.0% in 2015–2019 to 43.0% in 2020–2024 (−3.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 43.0% (±3.6 points)
- Renting households
- 6,174 (±617)
- Median renter income
- $48,000 (±$8,469)
Who rents and who owns in West Warwick
| West Warwick | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 43.0% (±3.6 points) | 26.9% (±1.1 points) | 36.4% (±0.6 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 6,174 (±617) | 19,608 (±897) | 160,568 (±2,793) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 8,187 (±516) | 53,231 (±801) | 281,002 (±2,853) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.1) | 1.8 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $48,000 (±$8,469) | $49,043 (±$3,827) | $50,251 (±$1,401) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $106,613 (±$10,209) | $114,773 (±$4,647) | $115,286 (±$1,632) | $100,009 |
In West Warwick, the renter share is higher than in Kent County (26.9%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (36.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Kent County, West Warwick ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 6 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in West Warwick has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 46.0% (±2.6 points) | 43.0% (±3.6 points) | −3.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $984 (±$35) | $1,303 (±$74) | +32.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $55,927 (±$5,103) | $77,608 (±$6,727) | +38.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near West Warwick
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick | — | 43.0% (±3.6 points) | — |
| East Greenwich | 3.1 mi | 16.5% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Warwick | 5.4 mi | 26.7% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Cranston | 6.5 mi | 32.4% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Coventry | 7.4 mi | 18.0% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| West Greenwich | 7.9 mi | 12.7% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| North Kingstown | 8.3 mi | 25.3% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Exeter | 9.4 mi | 19.7% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Johnston | 10 mi | 24.1% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Greenwich, RI (16.5%), Warwick, RI (26.7%), Cranston, RI (32.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Warwick | 43.0% (±3.6 points) |
| 2 | Warwick | 26.7% (±1.7 points) |
| 3 | Coventry | 18.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 4 | East Greenwich | 16.5% (±3.4 points) |
| 5 | West Greenwich | 12.7% (±4.8 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Warwick
How many renters are there in West Warwick?
West Warwick has an estimated 6,174 (±617) renting households, 43.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in West Warwick?
In West Warwick, the share of households that rent went from 46.0% in 2015–2019 to 43.0% in 2020–2024 (−3.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in West Warwick?
A renting household in West Warwick has 1.8 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in West Warwick?
The median renting household in West Warwick, RI has an income of $48,000 (±$8,469) a year, against $106,613 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Warwick town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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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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