The Town FilesWarren, Michigan
City in Macomb County · population 139,387 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,400
- Household income
- $64,016
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 38.3
Warren is a city of 139,387 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $193,400, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 95% of Michigan towns, better transit than 93% of Michigan towns.
How Warren ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Warren is worth $193,400, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $64,016, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,225 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warren | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,225 | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,016 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Warren
| People | Warren | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Warren
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 29.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warren since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 4, 1957 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 111 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on November 13, 1955.
Severe weather in Macomb County since 1996
Macomb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Macomb County
Macomb County had 336,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Warren itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Warren
41 public schools with 19,054 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mott High School | 9-12 | 1,343 | 21.3 |
| Cousino Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,253 | 22.8 |
| Warren Woods Tower High School | 9-12 | 1,023 | 18.9 |
| Fitzgerald Senior High School | 9-12 | 859 | 18.3 |
| Academy of Warren (charter) | PK-8 | 790 | 16.8 |
| Great Oaks Academy (charter) | K-8 | 747 | 20.2 |
| Warren Woods Middle School | 6-8 | 742 | 19.0 |
| Beer Middle School | 6-8 | 705 | 19.6 |
| Carter Middle School | 6-8 | 686 | 20.2 |
| Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre (charter) | K-12 | 626 | 16.5 |
| Lean Elementary School | PK-5 | 624 | 16.9 |
| Cromie Elementary School | PK-5 | 603 | 17.7 |
Towns near Warren
- Center Line, MI0.9 mi · 8,552 people · home $156,600
- Madison Heights, MI4.1 mi · 28,468 people · home $199,100
- Hazel Park, MI4.3 mi · 14,983 people · home $158,600
- Eastpointe, MI4.4 mi · 34,318 people · home $142,200
- Roseville, MI4.6 mi · 47,710 people · home $155,800
- Fraser, MI5.0 mi · 14,726 people · home $215,900
- Ferndale, MI5.9 mi · 19,190 people · home $247,700
- Sterling Heights, MI6.1 mi · 134,346 people · home $274,300
Warren questions
Is Warren, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warren scores better for retirees than 6% of Michigan towns and quieter than 2%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Warren?
The median owner-occupied home in Warren is valued at $193,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,016, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,225 a month.
What is the weather like in Warren?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.9 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does Warren get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warren since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 4, 1957. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)