salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 14.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,520 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 35 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Warren?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Warren
| Size | Warren | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,046 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $677 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $874 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,063 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,406 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Warren overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Warren, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Warren
Life in Warren
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Warren?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $193 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $103,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Warren, PA?
Renting in Warren costs a median of about $913 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Warren?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,520 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Warren cheap or expensive?
Warren is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $58,039. It ranks 35th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Warren?
The median homeowner in Warren pays $1,704 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.
Is Warren more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Warren?
The median home value in Warren is $103,800, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,240 people live in Warren. Numbers are typical (middle) values.