Very AffordableNear National AverageChampion Local
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Warren is a small city of 39,204 in Ohio, with a median household income of $33,296
and a 8.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Warren stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Warren is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Warren city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.0
Warren's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Warren costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Warren, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$734
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,296
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Warren's violent crime rate is 439.1 per 100,000 residents
— 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
439.1 /100k
Property Crime
2863.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Warren is served primarily by Champion Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Warren, OH
National Avg
School District
Champion Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Warren sees average highs of 34.7°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Warren's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Warren roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,300 and median rent is $734/month.
Warren's violent crime rate is 439.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2863.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Warren are operated by Champion Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Warren, OH has a population of 39,204, a median household income of $33,296, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Warren averages 34.7°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Warren, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 44483, 44485.
The population of Warren, Ohio is 39,204 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Warren: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $74,300, median household income $33,296, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Warren side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
