Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Warrenton is a small city in Virginia with a population of 10,151. Residents earn $80,441 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Warrenton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Warrenton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Warrenton is $80,441, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Warrenton is $423,500, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,512 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Warrenton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,583 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Warrenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 89.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,441 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,407 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,257 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $122,624 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,638 |
| County GDP | $4,154M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 140 |
| Retail | 207 |
| Manufacturing | 64 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,173 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $423,500 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $671,269 |
| Median List Price | $504,095 |
| Median List Price | $504,095 |
| $/Sq Ft | $244 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 8.8% |
| Inventory | 34 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,512 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,899 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,173 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.46% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,683/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 140 |
| Total Violent | 90.7/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.1/100K |
| Robbery | 50.4/100K |
| Assault | 30.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,582.7/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 151.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,411.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 20.2/100K |
| Arson | 20.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7178°N, 77.7973°W |
| County FIPS | 51061 |
Winner: Republican by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.9% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,318/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 140 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 207 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |