What are the schools like in Warrenton, OR?

Warrenton is served primarily by Warrenton-Hammond SD 30. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Warrenton?

The median household income in Warrenton, OR is $69,400 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Warrenton, OR?

Warrenton has an average high temperature of 49.4°F in January and 67.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.3 inches.

Warrenton, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Warrenton, OR affordable or expensive?

Warrenton's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Warrenton is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $334,200 and the median rent is $1,199 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Warrenton, OR?

Warrenton has a violent crime rate of 384.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4483.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Warrenton, OR a Good Place to Live?

Warrenton is a small town of 6,254 in Oregon, with a median household income of $69,400 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Warrenton stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Warrenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Warrenton 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: 102.4

Warrenton's overall cost of living index is 102.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Warrenton costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Warrenton, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$334,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,199	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,400	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Warrenton's violent crime rate is 384.3 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

384.3 /100k

Property Crime

4483.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Warrenton is served primarily by Warrenton-Hammond SD 30. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Warrenton, OR	National Avg
School District	Warrenton-Hammond SD 30	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Warrenton sees average highs of 49.4°F in January and 67.4°F in July, with 70.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Warrenton, OR
Average High — January	49.4°F
Average High — July	67.4°F
Annual Precipitation	70.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Warrenton, OR	National Avg
Population	6,254	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jeffers Gardens, OR 4 mi Astoria, OR 5 mi River Point, OR 6 mi Chinook, WA 7 mi Gearhart, OR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Warrenton

Warrenton, OR is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

97146 97121

Warrenton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warrenton, OR affordable or expensive?

Warrenton's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Warrenton roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $334,200 and median rent is $1,199/month.

What is the crime rate in Warrenton, OR?

Warrenton's violent crime rate is 384.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4483.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Warrenton?

Public schools in Warrenton are operated by Warrenton-Hammond SD 30. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Warrenton, OR a good place to live?

Warrenton, OR has a population of 6,254, a median household income of $69,400, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Warrenton?

Warrenton averages 49.4°F in January and 67.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 70.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Warrenton?

Warrenton, OR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 97146, 97121.

What is the population of Warrenton?

The population of Warrenton, Oregon is 6,254 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Warrenton?

Key numbers for living in Warrenton: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $334,200, median household income $69,400, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Warrenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.