Warren, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,439 Population 1,397/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $29,394 per capita
$104,900 Home Value $122,061 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
78 Violent Crime/100K 233 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,900 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Warren, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,500
2% below
$29,394 per capita
Home Value
$104,900
63% below
Zillow: $122,061
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
80% below
233/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Warren Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Warren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
37%
Rent
65%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Warren a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Warren residents earn a median household income of $73,500 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,394. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Warren is $104,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,061. Median rent is $752/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Warren reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 233/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Warren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Warren has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,439
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,397/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$29,394
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,900
Rent$752
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$122,061
Housing Units654
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property233/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,373/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation981 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Warren was founded in 1853.
The median home in Warren was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.