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Warrenton.
About
Life in Warrenton
Warrenton is a community of 10,151 people in Virginia. The median household income is $83,331, median rent runs about $1,418 per month, and median home values are around $478,300. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Warrenton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
88.3%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Warrenton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Warrenton, the largest foreign-born group is from India (20.3%), and 7.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.8%
of households
Married Couples
38.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Warrenton
In Warrenton, rent runs 10% below the VA average, and home values are 25% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,243
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $679,903 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below VA average
Unemployment in Warrenton
Unemployment in Fauquier County, which includes Warrenton, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Warrenton: Fauquier County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fauquier County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Warrenton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.3 min avg
How Warrenton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Warrenton, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Warrenton runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
48.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
652.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Warrenton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
47.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fauquier County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fauquier County, which includes Warrenton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $793,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $412,000 |
| 2022 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2021 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $162,000 |
| 2020 | 40 | Dense Fog | $107,000 |
| 2019 | 50 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 46 | Dense Fog | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fauquier County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fauquier County, which includes Warrenton, is typically good.
Median AQI
34
Fauquier County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Warrenton has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
19.8"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 24°F | 3.61" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 2.77" |
| Mar | 54°F | 31°F | 4.01" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 4.01" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.67" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 5.21" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.12" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 5.44" |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.68" |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.69" |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 3.96" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Warrenton
Warrenton has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Fauquier Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Haymarket
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Warrenton
Warrenton's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Manassas National Battlefield Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Warrenton
Warrenton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Manassas National Battlefield Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
16 mi awayPrince William Forest Park
Park
24 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
32 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
33 mi awayCedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
34 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
35 mi awayPublic Libraries in Warrenton
Fauquier County Public Library
11 Winchester Street, Warrenton
Cities Near Warrenton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Warrenton FAQ
Is Warrenton, Virginia affordable?⌄
Warrenton's median rent is $1,418/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,331/year. Median home value is $478,300.
Is Warrenton, Virginia safe?⌄
Warrenton's violent crime rate was 49 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 653 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Warrenton, Virginia?⌄
Fauquier County, which includes Warrenton, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Warrenton, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Warrenton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,418/month and median household income is $83,331/year. The median home value is $478,300. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Warrenton, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Warrenton is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from