Living in Warren, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Warren · Census data 2020–2024
Warren has 137,928 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $64,016 (12% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $193,400, the median rent is $1,225/month.
Warren at a glance
- Population
- 137,928
- Median age
- 38.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $64,016State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $193,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Warren a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Warren
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Warren the median home value is $193,400, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,403 a month in housing costs.
Warren median household income
The median household income in Warren is $64,016 and the income per person is $33,015. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Warren: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57,958
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.50
Warren demographics
- Population
- 137,928
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 54,744
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Warren ›
Education in Warren
21% of adults 25 and older in Warren have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Warren
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Warren vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | 137,928 | $64,016 | $193,400 | $1,225 |
| Center Line | 8,463 | $54,703 | $156,600 | $788 |
| Madison Heights | 28,419 | $69,503 | $199,100 | $1,176 |
| Hazel Park | 14,963 | $67,073 | $158,600 | $1,314 |
| Eastpointe | 33,982 | $62,325 | $142,200 | $1,325 |
| Roseville | 47,123 | $62,182 | $155,800 | $1,233 |
| Fraser | 14,583 | $64,354 | $215,900 | $843 |
| Ferndale | 19,190 | $94,640 | $247,700 | $1,311 |
| Sterling Heights | 133,573 | $79,909 | $274,300 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in Warren, MI?
The median household income in Warren is $64,016, 12% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Warren?
The median home value in Warren is $193,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Warren?
The median gross rent in Warren is $1,225 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Warren, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Warren?
The median age in Warren is 38.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Warren?
The average commute to work in Warren is 25 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Warren?
The unemployment rate in Warren is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Warren?
21% of adults in Warren have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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