Living in Warrenton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Warrenton · Census data 2020–2024
Warrenton has 9,066 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $61,031 (14% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $204,800, the median rent is $964/month.
Warrenton at a glance
- Population
- 9,066
- Median age
- 33.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,031State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $204,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $964/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Warrenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Warrenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Warrenton the median home value is $204,800, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,343 a month in housing costs.
Warrenton median household income
The median household income in Warrenton is $61,031 and the income per person is $27,872. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Warrenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,743
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.53
Warrenton demographics
- Population
- 9,066
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 3,522
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Warrenton ›
Education in Warrenton
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Warrenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Warrenton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Warrenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton | 9,066 | $61,031 | $204,800 | $964 |
| Truesdale | 990 | $58,750 | $214,300 | $833 |
| Wright City | 5,240 | $80,152 | $238,800 | $894 |
| Innsbrook | 843 | $150,833 | $492,400 | — |
| Jonesburg | 806 | $74,821 | $174,200 | $912 |
| Foristell | 1,096 | $116,581 | $431,700 | $883 |
| Hawk Point | 736 | $51,667 | $145,500 | $919 |
| High Hill | 238 | $63,750 | $123,800 | $538 |
| Marthasville | 2,328 | $112,083 | $182,900 | $953 |
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What is the median household income in Warrenton, MO?
The median household income in Warrenton is $61,031, 14% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Warrenton?
The median home value in Warrenton is $204,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Warrenton?
The median gross rent in Warrenton is $964 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Warrenton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Warrenton?
The median age in Warrenton is 33.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Warrenton?
The average commute to work in Warrenton is 28 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Warrenton?
The unemployment rate in Warrenton is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Warrenton?
12.5% of adults in Warrenton 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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