What is the rental vacancy rate in West Warwick, RI?
The rental vacancy rate in West Warwick, RI is 6.7% (±3.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.3% (±0.4 points).
908 (±324) homes, 5.9% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In West Warwick, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.9% in 2015–2019 to 6.7% in 2020–2024 (+2.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 6.7% (±3.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.3% (±0.4 points)
- Vacant homes
- 908 (±324)
Vacancy in West Warwick against Kent County, its state and the nation
| West Warwick | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% (±3.9 points) | 4.3% (±1.7 points) | 4.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 908 (±324) | 3,690 (±548) | 44,362 (±1,932) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In West Warwick, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Kent County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near West Warwick
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick | — | 6.7% (±3.9 points) | — |
| East Greenwich | 3.1 mi | 3.5% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warwick | 5.4 mi | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranston | 6.5 mi | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | Lower |
| Coventry | 7.4 mi | 1.8% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| West Greenwich | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Kingstown | 8.3 mi | 3.8% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnston | 10 mi | 4.0% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cranston, RI (1.2%), Coventry, RI (1.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Warwick | 6.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Warwick | 3.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | East Greenwich | 3.5% (±5.5 points) |
| 4 | Coventry | 1.8% (±2.7 points) |
| 5 | West Greenwich | 0.0% (±14.4 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
Is it hard to find a rental in West Warwick?
The rental vacancy rate in West Warwick, RI is 6.7% (±3.9 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in West Warwick tighter than it was?
In West Warwick, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.9% in 2015–2019 to 6.7% in 2020–2024 (+2.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in West Warwick?
An estimated 908 (±324) housing units, 5.9% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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
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).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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