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Warwick, RI — ZIP 02888

Population: 19,134 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02888 (Warwick, RI) is $422,103 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,800/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$422,103

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$422,103
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+114.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$422,103
House Price Index (state)
428.0 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$450,000
Median list price
$439,900
Median price per sqft
$287
1-year sale-price change
+8.4%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
39
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,800/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,509/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,498/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,882/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$21.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Warwick Early Learning Center, Holliman School, Norwood School, Pilgrim High School, Wyman School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Central Landfill (7.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
37.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
554
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
89,980
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,380

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Roger Williams National Memorial (6 mi)
National parks include
Roger Williams National Memorial, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL, SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+428 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
73.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,551
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
80.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
68,476
Average weekly wage
$1,145
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
90

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 02888State medianUS median
Median home value$422,103$517,445$289,727
Median sale price$450,000$551,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$1,800/mo$2,126/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,551$4,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 02888?
$422,103.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02888?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02888?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02888?
Typical rent: $1,800/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02888?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 02888 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02888?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02888?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02888?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02888?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02888 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02888?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02888?
Regional Price Parity: 99.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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