Cost of Living in Warren, PA
Population 9,273 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Warren sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Warren is about 75 miles south of Buffalo, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Buffalo's $152,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Warren
The median home value in Warren is $101,600 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $774/month, 41% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,877/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 55.8°F and lows of 35.9°F. Overall, Warren has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.
Warren has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 33 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 70 | 58 | 46 | 35 |
| Low °F | 16 | 16 | 24 | 34 | 43 | 52 | 55 | 54 | 48 | 38 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip" | 2.72 | 2.08 | 3.04 | 3.55 | 4.21 | 4.18 | 4.16 | 3.91 | 3.65 | 3.99 | 3.20 | 3.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Warren, PA?
Warren has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.
What is average rent in Warren, PA?
The median gross rent in Warren is $774 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Warren?
The median home value in Warren is $101,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Warren?
The median household income in Warren is $50,877 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Warren, PA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Warren is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.
Is Warren, PA affordable?
Yes, Warren is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Warren?
Warren has average high temperatures of 55.8°F and average lows of 35.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Warren at a Glance
- Population
- 9,273
- Median Income
- $50,877
- Home Value
- $101,600
- Median Rent
- $774/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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