Warren, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
138,128
Population
4,018/sq mi density
$63,741
Median Income
$32,162 per capita
$181,900
Home Value
$200,537 Zillow
$1,184
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
543
Violent Crime/100K
1,577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,741 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,900 home value, $1,184/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
543 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Warren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4929°N, 83.0250°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oakland County International (PTK) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Warren has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").