West Warwick at a Glance:
The town of West Warwick is located in Kent County, Rhode Island. West Warwick was incorporated in 1913, making it the youngest town in the state. Prior to 1913, the town, situated on the western bank of the Pawtuxet River, was the population and industrial center of the larger town of Warwick. According to the United States Census Bureau, West Warwick has a total area of 8.1 square miles, of which 0.2 square miles is water.
West Warwick has a council-manager form of government. There are five town councilors, one for each of the town's wards. Each is elected to a two-year term.
Housing Facts: 2010
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $170,950 house |
$1,403 |
| Household income required to afford a $170,950 house |
$56,107 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,069 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$42,760 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in West Warwick |
$39,988 |
| Foreclosures in West Warwick |
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| Actual number of foreclosures |
77 |
| Total number of mortgaged housing units |
5,845 |
| Foreclosures as a percentage of mortgaged stock |
1.30% |
| Housing Units in West Warwick |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
13,115 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
1,117 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
709 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
290 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
118 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
5 |
| How much housing is needed? |
|
| Additional housing units necessary to meet the 10% threshold established by the State's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2004 |
195 |
