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Living in Warwick, NY

Suburb in New York

Warwick is a suburb in New York, home to about 32,000 people, with 2.1 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.

Is Warwick a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Dog-friendly: 2 dog parks within 9 mi
  • Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
  • Mild summers: highs around 82°F
  • Strong public schools: test results well above the US average

👎 Cons

  • Cloudier than most places
  • Higher taxes: about $3,080 state income tax per resident, 2.38% property tax
  • Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby

Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Warwick ranks against your own priorities.

Key facts

Population
32,000
2.1 million within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
39°F / 82°F
Average daily highs · 39″ snow a year
3-bedroom home
$529k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$2,510/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
109
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
$3,080
State income tax per resident · 2.38% property tax
Safety
No data
Not in FBI 2019 city table
Natural disasters
13 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly flooding
Top-rated hospitals
10
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Public schools
Excellent
Tests well above US average · 13 students per teacher
Adults with a degree
42%
1 research university within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
EWR
40 mi away

Living in Warwick: common questions

What is the cost of living in Warwick?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $529k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,510 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 109, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in Warwick?

New York collects about $3,080 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 2.38% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Warwick safe?

Warwick isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.

How are the schools in Warwick?

Public schools in Warwick test well above the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 13 students per teacher.

What is the weather like in Warwick?

Warwick has cold winters: winter days average around 39°F and summer days around 82°F, with roughly 39″ of snow a year.

Does Warwick get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.46 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Warwick?

The nearest major airport is EWR, about 40 mi away.

How Warwick scores

Each bar compares Warwick with the other 1,990 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).

🏙️City sizeMid-size Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quietQuiet / rural Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting aroundSome transit Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or natureNature on the doorstep Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️ClimateCold winters Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of livingExpensive Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️PaceModerate pace Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝CommunityTight-knit community AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡HousingHouses with yards ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housingAverage
💸Low taxesPoor
💼Job marketExcellent
🏥HealthcareExcellent
🏫SchoolsExcellent
🎓EducationAverage
🧸Kids & familyAverage
🐕Dog-friendlyExcellent
⛰️OutdoorsExcellent
🎭CulturePoor
👮SafetyNo crime data (counted as average)
🌪️Few natural disastersGood
☀️SunnyPoor
🌤️Mild summersExcellent
✈️AirportGood

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.