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Warren, OH

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 54
Population39,057
Foreign Born0.6%
Population Density2,448people per mi²
Median Age38.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

51/100

49% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Warren, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $12k$23k
Comfortable $20k$30k
Luxury $67k+$103k+
Elite (Top 5%) $90k+$139k+
Affordability Ratio

124%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
15
Positive
40
Poor
4
Negative
2

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Hospital

19 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

Pittsburgh International Airport

59.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Warren, OH

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

2 private clubs within 10 miles.

Golf6Nearest 3.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 7.2 mi
Marina5Nearest 5.5 mi
Winery1Nearest 2.5 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 3.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$37k+11.0%
51% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$264k
60% below US avg
College Educated
15.3%
56% below US avg
WFH
4.7%
67% below US avg
Homeownership
54.3%
17% below US avg
Median Home
$80k
72% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 56% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−16.7%
Homicide*
0.04 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.38 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.74 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.3%
Burglary*
1.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
9.70 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+9Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Warren, Ohio
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak10.0% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season193 days249 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.5"
Elevation896 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D
Poor357 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,448/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Strong Wind, Hail, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 116 mi · coast 343 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$43.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCleveland373k people are 49 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital145 miColumbus, OH
Nearest Prison3.6 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T19:38:34.000Z

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