At a Glance
Median Income
$67,430
$32,053 per capita
Home Value
$386,500
Zillow: $492,604
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
364/100K
7,051/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Warrenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Warrenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Warrenton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Warrenton residents earn a median household income of $67,430 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,053. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Warrenton is $386,500 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $492,604. Median rent is $1,283/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Warrenton reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,051/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Warrenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Warrenton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population6,297
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,430
Per Capita$32,053
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
B
Home Value$386,500
Rent$1,283
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$492,604
Housing Units2,648
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property7,051/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault173/100K
Burglary398/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain70.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Warrenton was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.