West Warwick

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West Warwick, RI

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A charming small town boasting an active community

Golf Active Public Transit Community River

West Warwick is a warm suburb home to a welcoming community, local restaurants, and abundant outdoor recreation. Community parks and country clubs are commonplace in this city, like Midville Golf Club, West Warwick Country Club, and Riverpoint Park. Public bus stations are conveniently situated around town, and residents of West Warwick have easy access to major roadways like Interstates 95 and 295.

West Warwick locals can easily find shopping options at Warwick Mall and Rhode Island Mall, featuring major retailers, department stores, and more. West Warwick’s community appreciates the local restaurants around town like Boneheads Wing Bar and Cowesett Inn, a community staple since 1977. West Warwick is situated about 20 miles southwest of Pawtucket and 15 miles southwest of Providence. Along the way, check out major attractions like Roger Williams Park Zoo!

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in West Warwick, RI is $1,162 for a studio, $1,615 for one bedroom, $1,957 for two bedrooms, and $2,441 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Warwick has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,615/month
767 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

John F. Horgan School

Public

Grades K-4

467 Students

4
out of 10

John F. Deering Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

1,069 Students

3
out of 10

Wakefield Hills El. School

Public

Grades PK-4

401 Students

3
out of 10

Greenbush Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

442 Students

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John F. Deering Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

1,069 Students

3
out of 10

West Warwick High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,047 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Margaret Jacoby Observatory
  • Goddard Memorial State Park
  • Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge
  • Roger Williams Park
  • Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Living in West Warwick

Restaurants

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If you are a fan of casual dining, without the pomp and circumstance of pricey city restaurants, you will enjoy the local dining options in West Warwick. Particularly for those that enjoy quality Italian food, there are multiple family-owned locations that deliver excellent food at affordable cost with comfortable, but not intimidating, atmospheres.

Among the best examples are Pinelli’s, which began as a wildly popular deli (which still exists) along with dine in menus of equally high quality, and Millonzi’s Bar and Grille in the heart of downtown West Warwick. These local favorites draw diners from around the state.

When you cannot make up your mind if you want Italian or seafood, the Cowesett Inn, long a West Warwick dining venue, serves both options. Although it could use an interior update, this restaurant remains a favorite of repeat diners. Prefer a more cozy, intimate atmosphere, accompanied by fabulous Italian food? You will like Aquilante’s Bistro, which garners consistently high diner ratings.

Shopping

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While shopping in West Warwick is fairly limited, the nearby shopping developments on Bald Hill Road, which spans both Warwick and West Warwick, has every retail outlet a dedicated shopper could imagine.

From Wal-Mart to upscale stores (and all those in-between), shoppers will find every genre from consumer electronics (Best Buy) to DIY big box outlets (Home Depot). You never need to leave the area, even if you need food for Fido, as you’ll find a large Petco store next to a busy Staples location and you can get your sports gear at Modell’s, Dick’s or Sports Authority, all of which are within walking or short driving distance.

Need to stock up the pantry? You’ll also find a modern Stop and Shop, Shaw’s and Rhode Island’s iconic Dave’s state-of-the-art super markets, along the same road. Bald Hill Road, formerly a rather “sleepy” mini-highway paralleling interstate Route 95 and local Route 4, which runs south along the coast toward the beaches, is now a bustling Mecca for shoppers around the state.

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