The Town FilesWarren, Rhode Island
Town in Bristol County · population 11,147 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $395,700
- Household income
- $90,729
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 49.0
Warren is a town of 11,147 people in Bristol County, Rhode Island. The median home is worth $395,700, below the typical Rhode Island town ($432,850). It ranks more seaside character than 100% of Rhode Island towns, better for cycling than 95% of Rhode Island towns, more vibrant than 84% of Rhode Island towns.
How Warren ranks
Percentile among Rhode Island towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Rhode Island towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Warren is worth $395,700, below the typical Rhode Island town ($432,850). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $90,729, which is more affordable than 47% of Rhode Island towns. Median rent is $1,363 a month. 61.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warren | Typical Rhode Island town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $395,700 | $432,850 |
| Median rent | $1,363 | $1,362 |
| Median household income | $90,729 | $102,946 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.3× |
| Homeownership | 61.3% | 75.9% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.3% | — |
Who lives in Warren
| People | Warren | Typical Rhode Island town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 43.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.4% | 40.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 93.3% |
Weather in Warren
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 49.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.1 inches of snow (typical Rhode Island town: 36.6 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warren since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical Rhode Island town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 26, 2024 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 18, 2012.
Severe weather in Bristol County since 1996
Bristol County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4653: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 21, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3563: Hurricane Henri |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4505: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3440: Covid-19 |
| April 3, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4212: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Bristol County
Bristol County had 15,186 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,617 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Warren itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Warren
3 public schools with 1,488 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickemuit Middle School | 6-8 | 649 | 12.0 |
| Hugh Cole School | PK-5 | 504 | 13.6 |
| Highlander Secondary Charter S (charter) | 7-12 | 335 | 10.5 |
Towns near Warren
- Ocean Grove, MA2.6 mi · 2,904 people · home $362,200
- Barrington, RI3.2 mi · 17,153 people · home $644,100
- Swansea, MA3.2 mi · 17,144 people · home $445,000
- Bristol, RI3.5 mi · 22,493 people · home $485,000
- Somerset, MA4.9 mi · 18,303 people · home $418,800
- Tiverton, RI5.8 mi · 7,809 people · home $407,200
- East Providence, RI7.3 mi · 47,139 people · home $365,500
- North Westport, MA8.4 mi · 4,720 people · home $411,300
Warren questions
Is Warren, Rhode Island a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warren scores better for retirees than 53% of Rhode Island towns and quieter than 33%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Warren?
The median owner-occupied home in Warren is valued at $395,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,729, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,363 a month.
What is the weather like in Warren?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.4 inches of precipitation a year and 38.1 inches of snow.
Does Warren get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warren since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 26, 2024. The typical Rhode Island town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)