The Town FilesWarrenton, North Carolina
Town in Warren County · population 851 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,000
- Household income
- $43,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 58.8
Warrenton is a town of 851 people in Warren County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $192,000, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better transit than 94% of North Carolina towns, hipper than 90% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of North Carolina towns.
How Warrenton ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Warrenton is worth $192,000, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $43,750, which is more affordable than 27% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $716 a month. 52.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warrenton | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $716 | $969 |
| Median household income | $43,750 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 52.1% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Warrenton
| People | Warrenton | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.8% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 15.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 89.5% |
Weather in Warrenton
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 47.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 86 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrenton since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 2, 1969 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 24, 2016.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 2,889 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,054 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Warrenton itself the ACS puts it at 11%.
Public schools in Warrenton
4 public schools with 1,226 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County High | 9-12 | 420 | 15.0 |
| Warren County Middle | 6-8 | 368 | 14.7 |
| Mariam Boyd Elementary | PK-5 | 325 | 15.5 |
| Warren Early College High | 9-13 | 113 | 18.8 |
Towns near Warrenton
- Norlina, NC3.8 mi · 920 people · home $94,700
- Bracey, VA12.8 mi · 1,372 people · home $238,300
- Littleton, NC13.9 mi · 559 people · home $108,700
- Henderson, NC15.2 mi · 15,060 people · home $123,800
- South Henderson, NC15.3 mi · 988 people · home —
- Hollister, NC15.7 mi · 618 people · home $158,400
- La Crosse, VA21.2 mi · 614 people · home $105,400
- Louisburg, NC22.3 mi · 3,064 people · home $262,500
Warrenton questions
Is Warrenton, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warrenton scores better for retirees than 50% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 45%. 37.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.8).
How much does a house cost in Warrenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Warrenton is valued at $192,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,750, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $716 a month.
What is the weather like in Warrenton?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Warrenton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 2, 1969. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)