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Warren, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
138,128 Population 4,018/sq mi density
$63,741 Median Income $32,162 per capita
$181,900 Home Value $195,562 Zillow
$1,184 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
481 Violent Crime/100K 1,831 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,741 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,900 home value, $1,184/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
481 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Warren, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,741
15% below
$32,162 per capita
Home Value
$181,900
35% below
Zillow: $195,562
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
2% above
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
481/100K
27% above
1,831/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
253 sunny days/yr

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
85%
Home Value
65%
Rent
102%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
127%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Warren a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $63,741 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,162. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Warren is $181,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,562. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Warren reports 481 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,831/100K. The murder rate is 5.9/100K.

Education

20.4% of adults in Warren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Warren has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population138,128
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density4,018/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,741
Per Capita$32,162
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,900
Rent$1,184
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$195,562
Housing Units58,153
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent481/100K
Property1,831/100K
Murder5.9/100K
Assault348/100K
Burglary423/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,684/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days253/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation627 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries57

Did You Know?

The median home in Warren was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.