City Report · NY

Warwick

Pop. 6,585·57th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,706/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$741
Stable (Monthly)
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Warwick · $2,706
More expensive than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,706/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$108,000/yr
Local median income
$89,609/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Warwick's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,700/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,472/yr
At $2,706/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Warwick, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,585
Median income
$89,609
Median age
51.4
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
17.7%
15.1%
20.5%
14.7%
32%
Under 1817.7%
18–3415.1%
35–5420.5%
55–6414.7%
65+32%
Gender
44%
56%
Male44%
Female56%
Race & ethnicity
84.2%
White84.2%
Black2.2%
Hispanic11%
Asian1.9%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
16.2%
27.2%
50%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+50%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Warwick, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,147 → $89,609
up 13.2%
Population
6,686 → 6,585
down 1.5%
Renter share
38.7% → 42.2%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
45.4% → 50%
+4.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Warwick, NY now reports about $89,609, up from $79,147 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,686 to 6,585 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 42.2% of households rent today, against 38.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.4% to 50%.

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About renting in Warwick, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Warwick is $2,706/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,700/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,330/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,170/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($89,609/yr), Warwick ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Warwick an affordable city for renters?

Warwick is considered moderate for renters. At $2,706/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($89,609/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Warwick slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Warwick?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,706/mo in Warwick. The local median household income is $89,609/yr, meaning the typical Warwick household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Warwick?

Rent in Warwick has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Warwick rent compare to other cities in New York?

Warwick is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #57 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,706/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Warwick?

Middletown is nearby and more affordable at $2,210/mo, which is $496 less than Warwick.

What percentage of Warwick residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of Warwick households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. Warwick leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Warwick rent compare to the national average?

Warwick's median rent of $2,706/mo is $741 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #57 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,706/mo, rent takes ~36% of Warwick's median household income ($89,609/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Warwick 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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