Living in Warren, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Warren · Census data 2020–2024
Warren has 16,186 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $204,063 (97% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $930,800, the median rent is $2,170/month.
Warren at a glance
- Population
- 16,186
- Median age
- 44.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $204,063State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $930,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,170/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Warren a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 97% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 105% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Warren
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Warren the median home value is $930,800, 180% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,170 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Warren median household income
The median household income in Warren is $204,063 and the income per person is $102,163. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Warren: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,560
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.99
Warren demographics
- Population
- 16,186
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 5,376
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Warren ›
Education in Warren
67.3% of adults 25 and older in Warren have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 33.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Warren
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 33.5%
- Drive alone
- 56.6%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Warren vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | 16,186 | $204,063 | $930,800 | $2,170 |
| Millington | 3,220 | $194,306 | $796,600 | $2,286 |
| Green Brook | 7,028 | $208,375 | $538,500 | $2,115 |
| Lyons | 5,187 | $250,001 | $1,037,400 | — |
| Stirling | 2,599 | $180,875 | $695,300 | $1,427 |
| Long Hill | 8,652 | $169,079 | $697,100 | $2,329 |
| Martinsville | 11,559 | $205,000 | $720,400 | $2,171 |
| Bernards | 28,114 | $194,107 | $814,800 | $2,476 |
| Liberty Corner | 2,325 | $241,480 | $1,187,500 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Warren, NJ?
The median household income in Warren is $204,063, 97% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $930,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Warren?
The median gross rent in Warren is $2,170 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Warren, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 97% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 105% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Warren?
The median age in Warren is 44.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Warren?
The average commute to work in Warren is 33 minutes; 33.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Warren?
The unemployment rate in Warren is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Warren?
67.3% 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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