Warrenton 66 Good
Warrenton Livability #211 ranked city in Missouri#10,639 ranked city in the USARanks better than 63% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Warrenton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in Warrenton?

Located in the state of Missouri, Warrenton is a small city with a population of 8,388 inhabitants. If we look at the most recent Census, Warrenton is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are American Indian and Alaskan and Black. Warrenton tends to attract a younger crowd, as the median age of 33 is far below the national average. Long commute times to work can be incredibly frustrating, ranking just behind housework on the list of life's annoyances. If you opt to make Warrenton your home, your one-way commute time will typically last around 25 minutes, a duration that aligns with the national average commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Warrenton could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Missouri if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Warrenton, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, health & safety, housing and more.

The livability score in Warrenton is 63 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 55th percentile of all cities across America. If we take a closer look at each of the categories on their own, we see that Warrenton ranks well for cost of living (A+) and housing (A). Warrenton does not do well for the following: amenities (D) and employment (D-). It might be a smart idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Warrenton can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Warrenton is actually affordable. The median home price for Warrenton homes is $147,200, which is 4.2% higher than the Missouri average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Warrenton, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.1, which is 6.9% higher than the Missouri average.

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      Warrenton transportation information

      Statistic Warrenton Missouri National
      Average one way commute25min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.0%81.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.9%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.3%1.9%2.8%
      Working from home2.8%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Warrenton, MO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).