The Town FilesWarren, Vermont
Town in Washington County · population 1,977 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $569,300
- Household income
- $86,905
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 118 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 53.1
Warren is a town of 1,977 people in Washington County, Vermont. The median home is worth $569,300, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Vermont towns, better for retirees than 91% of Vermont towns, hipper than 91% of Vermont towns.
How Warren ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Warren is worth $569,300, above the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 6.6 times the median household income of $86,905, which is more affordable than 2% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,750 a month. 86.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warren | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $569,300 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,750 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $86,905 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.6× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 86.7% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 69.3% | — |
Who lives in Warren
| People | Warren | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.1 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.1% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 36.2% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 89.3% |
Weather in Warren
July highs average 75.5°F and January lows 5.8°F. About 49.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 117.7 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Warren since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 18, 2026 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 23, 2012.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
| March 20, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4695: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 33,484 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,784 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Warren itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Warren
1 public school with 119 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Elementary School | PK-6 | 119 | 9.9 |
Towns near Warren
- Lincoln, VT5.1 mi · 1,323 people · home $365,200
- Waitsfield, VT6.1 mi · 1,844 people · home $422,400
- Fayston, VT7.6 mi · 1,364 people · home $502,400
- Roxbury, VT7.9 mi · 678 people · home $242,600
- Bristol, VT8.7 mi · 3,782 people · home $337,300
- Starksboro, VT9.0 mi · 1,756 people · home $287,700
- Northfield, VT9.4 mi · 5,918 people · home $274,400
- Ripton, VT10.7 mi · 739 people · home $394,400
Warren questions
Is Warren, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warren scores better for retirees than 91% of Vermont towns and quieter than 75%. 30.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.1).
How much does a house cost in Warren?
The median owner-occupied home in Warren is valued at $569,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,905, so homes cost about 6.6 times income. Median rent is $1,750 a month.
What is the weather like in Warren?
July highs average 75.5°F and January lows 5.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.4 inches of precipitation a year and 117.7 inches of snow.
Does Warren get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Warren since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 18, 2026. The typical Vermont town has had 2.
- 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)