Warrenton, OR

Oregon

Warrenton is a small city in Oregon with a population of 6,297. Residents earn $67,430 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,297 Population 497/sq mi density
$67,430 Median Income $32,053 per capita
$386,500 Home Value $492,604 Zillow
$1,283 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,430 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$386,500 home value, $1,283/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,430
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $386,500
37% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,283
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Warrenton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,297
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,430
Per Capita$32,053
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,638M
Commute19 min

Housing

B
Home Value$386,500
Rent$1,283
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$492,604

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,211/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary309/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.8%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain70.3 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+92.9%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute19 min
EV Stations8
Libraries3

Is Warrenton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Warrenton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Warrenton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Warrenton is $67,430, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Warrenton is $386,500, 37% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,283 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Warrenton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,211 per 100,000, 64% above the national average.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Warrenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Warrenton has a population of 6,297 with a density of 497 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

6,297
Total Population
497
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
12.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Warrenton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.9%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.1%
32% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Warrenton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Warrenton is $67,430, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Warrenton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,430
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,053
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$76,580

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,939
County GDP$2,638M

Business (County)

Restaurants290
Healthcare144
Retail269
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,479
57% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Warrenton is $386,500, 37% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,283 (10% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $492,604.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$386,500
37% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$492,604
Median List Price$500,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$500,000
$/Sq Ft$316
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory19

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,283
10% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,479
57% above US avg
Effective Rate1.42%
In Warrenton, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.8% report depression. 19.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Warrenton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma12.7%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity19.8%
Depression28.8%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death9,302/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access88.8%
Healthcare Facilities144
Warrenton has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,211 per 100,000 (64% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Warrenton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,210.8/100K
64% above US avg
Burglary309.5/100K
Theft2,766.0/100K
Vehicle Theft135.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Warrenton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall70.3 inches
85% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates46.1731°N, 123.9297°W
County FIPS41007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 11.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.8%
D 54.1%

Winner: Democrat by 11.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+92.9%
School Test Score5.14
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density497/sq mi
Total Area12.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities144
Restaurants290
Retail Stores269

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Work from Home4.0%

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