The original agricultural economy of Warwick had expanded by the mid-nineteenth century to include saw mills, pail, stave and axe factories, blacksmith shops and tanneries.

Although Warwick is still a small rural town, its population did grow by 22% between 1980 and 1990, one of the highest growth rates in the county. Warwick acts as host to past and present residents, as well as visitors, at its Old Home Day each year, an event which combines barbecues, flea markets and crafts shows.

Warwick Mass is located in North central Massachusetts, bordred by Royalston on the east; Orange on the southeast and south; Erving and Northfield on the southwest and west; and Winchester and Richmond, New Hampshire, on the north. Warwick is 18 miles east of Greenfield, 50 miles north of Springfield, 80 miles northwest of Boston.