Question 1

Is Portsmouth, RI or Warwick, RI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Warwick, RI is cheaper. The median home price in Portsmouth, RI is approximately $486,800 and in Warwick, RI it is approximately $303,600 — a difference of $183,200.

Question 2

Is Portsmouth, RI or Warwick, RI safer?

Accepted Answer

Portsmouth, RI scores higher on safety. Portsmouth, RI has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Warwick, RI has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Portsmouth, RI or Warwick, RI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Portsmouth, RI is more walkable. Portsmouth, RI has a Walk Score of 23/100 and Warwick, RI has a Walk Score of 18/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Portsmouth, RI or Warwick, RI?

Accepted Answer

Warwick, RI has higher-rated schools. Portsmouth, RI has a school rating of 5.8/10 and Warwick, RI has a rating of 6.6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Portsmouth, RI or Warwick, RI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Portsmouth, RI	Warwick, RI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$487K	$304K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$107K ✓ Higher income	$82K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	23/100 ✓ More walkable	18/100
Transit Score	26/100	28/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	30 min ✓ Shorter commute	45 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	5.8/10	6.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	familiesretireesremote workers	Families with good schoolsCommuters to Providence or BostonPeople preferring low flood risk

Portsmouth, RI vs Warwick, RI

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