Warrenton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Warren County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
859
Population
842/sq mi density
$37,188
Median Income
$39,551 per capita
$164,300
Home Value
$148,479 Zillow
$560
Median Rent
37.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
851
Violent Crime/100K
3,159 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$164,300 home value, $560/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
851 violent crimes/100K (124% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$164,300
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$560/mo
52% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
585
Median year built: 1946
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$164,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$148,479
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.2%
Owner-Occupied
40.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$560/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1946
Average age of housing stock: 80 years
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $164,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $148,479 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $560 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 585 |
| Median Year Built | 1946 |
| Rent Burden | 37.8% |