Warren County, Virginia
Among the top 10% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 25% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
- top 6% for amenities nearby
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 1% for commute time
Warren County is a county in Virginia with about 41,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, sales tax, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly rent and commute time.
Official websitewarrencountyva.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.8 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$79k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 23% of US counties
Home Value$293k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 13% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.60%better than 76% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.91%better than 41% of US counties
Unemployment5.6%better than 32% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.4 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall21.9 inbetter than 37% of US counties
Sunny Days226 daysbetter than 37% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 55% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk31.6better than 67% of US counties
School Quality43.6better than 24% of US counties
Violent Crime1184/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Property Crime1058/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Community
Population40,80063rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0263rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.2%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.2%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.3%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time40 minbetter than 1% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 61% of US counties
Airport Distance40 mibetter than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.3%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.93better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Warren County an affordable place to live?
- Warren County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Warren County?
- The median home value in Warren County is $293k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Warren County?
- Median household income in Warren County is $79k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Warren County?
- Median gross rent in Warren County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Warren County safe?
- Warren County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1184/100k (better than 26%). Property crime is 1058/100k.
- What is the weather like in Warren County?
- Warren County averages 77°F in July and 34°F in January, with 42.4 in of annual precipitation and about 226 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Warren County?
- Public-school quality in Warren County is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Warren County?
- The average one-way commute in Warren County is 40 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)