At a Glance
Median Income
$80,441
$41,407 per capita
Home Value
$423,500
Zillow: $671,269
Median Rent
$1,512/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
1,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Warrenton residents earn a median household income of $80,441 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,407. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,638 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Warrenton is $423,500 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $671,269. Median rent is $1,512/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Warrenton reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,093/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.9% of adults in Warrenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Warrenton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population10,151
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,318/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,441
Per Capita$41,407
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$4,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
B+
Home Value$423,500
Rent$1,512
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$671,269
Housing Units4,097
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property1,093/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,683/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation610 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Warrenton was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.