Providence metro, RI relocation guide
Moving to Warwick, RI
About Warwick
Warwick is Rhode Island's second-largest city, about 12 miles south of downtown Providence, mixing waterfront living with suburban convenience. Its 39-mile coastline on Narragansett Bay defines the housing character: waterfront homes in Oakland Beach, Conimicut, Warwick Neck, and Buttonwoods sit alongside inland subdivisions, mill-village neighborhoods like Pawtuxet Village and Apponaug, and newer condos near the airport corridor.
Home prices in Warwick
The median listing price in Warwick is $469,900.
Top places in Warwick
- Oakland Beach — boardwalk, seafood restaurants, and a concert venue on Greenwich Bay.
- Conimicut Point Park — waterfront park with a lighthouse view and fishing pier.
- Pawtuxet Village — colonial-era village with shops, restaurants, and the annual Gaspee Days parade.
- Rocky Point State Park — waterfront park on the former amusement park site with walking trails.
- Warwick City Park — beaches, trails, and playing fields in the Buttonwoods section.
- Apponaug Cove — marina district with waterfront dining (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum — preserved Victorian estate and museum in Cowesett.
- Gaspee Point — historic site of the 1772 Gaspee Affair.
Commuting from Warwick
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~15–20 minutes (~12 miles via I-95/I-295).
- MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line serves T. F. Green Airport station in Warwick, with trains to Providence and onward to Wickford Junction (per Wikipedia station list, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate train time T.F. Green to Providence: ~15 minutes (approximate; varies by schedule).
Schools in Warwick
Public schools: Warwick Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Warwick FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Warwick, RI?
The median listing price in Warwick is $469,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Warwick, RI?
Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~15–20 minutes (~12 miles via I-95/I-295). - Which school district serves Warwick, RI?
Warwick is served by Warwick Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.