Welcome to Warren — the smallest town, in the smallest county, of the smallest state. Residents of Warren love pointing out this detail (you can purchase t-shirts with that tagline), but there’s a lot that goes on here for a small town. In fact, Warren has one of the best restaurant scenes in the East Bay. You can visit more than 20 locally-owned and operated dining spots in a span of only a few miles. The beautiful, historic downtown waterfront has many preserved colonial-style homes and buildings. The community is very tight-knit, welcoming, and supportive of everything local — artists, small businesses, events, and restaurants. You’ll find housing options for single-family homes, multi-family homes, and condominiums.
According to Realtor.com In January 2023, the median listing home price in Warren, RI was $499K, trending up 31.7% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $293. The median home sold price was $486K.
* Tax rate based per thousand - Sources: United States Census Bureau. 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office. Web. 17 March 2022. & Realtor.com
A homes value is determined by much more than online data. Online evaluations like Zillows ‘zestimates’ simply can’t tell you the full story. Factors such as hyper-local market criteria, seasonal buyer demand, and interior condition will also determine how much a buyer will offer for your home.
You’ll find most of the larger retail stores are outside of Warren, but not too far away. Nearby Bristol and Barrington have Shaw’s and Stop N’ Shop for grocery needs. Many residents travel to Seekonk or Swansea via Route 6 for big box stores, such as Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s. If you like to shop local, Tom’s Market in Warren is a great spot to grab fresh produce or prepared foods.
The downtown area of Warren also has interesting antiquing stores and gift shops. Walk along Water Street and you’ll find stores like MUSE, Whimsies, The Greenery, and IslandBoy. Don’t forget to visit Imagine, a nationally-recognized gift store and ice cream parlor.
Warren is quickly becoming one of Rhode Island’s “foodie destinations.” From 2012 to 2016, Warren opened seven new restaurants in the downtown and Water Street district. You have both fine dining and casual choices, plus excellent lunch spots and cafes along Main Street. For a night out, try the Galactic Theater and Hometown Tavern that both offer live music every week!
Warren and Bristol have a regional public school department for the K – 12 grades. Hugh Cole Elementary and Kickemuit Middle School are in Warren right off Route 103. Mount Hope High School and three elementary schools are in Bristol. Mount Hope High School is the #6 public high school in Rhode Island, according the US News & World Report. As a whole, the Bristol-Warren district serves approximately 3,200 students per year with a teaching staff of 300.
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These are some of the top-rated public schools in Bristol-Warren based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Distance to T.F. Green Airport: 20 miles
Distance to Providence Train Station: 11 miles
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