167th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Warren, MI
A typical home in Warren costs about $1,314 a month, 24.6% of the median household income of $64,016. That makes Warren the 20th most affordable of 27 places in Macomb County and 167th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,225
- Median home value
- $193,400
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,403
- Of income on housing
- 24.6%
Warren against Macomb County and the metro
| Census median | Warren | Macomb County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,225 | $1,211 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $193,400 | $243,900 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,403 | $1,628 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $64,016 | $77,837 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 24.6% | 21.9% | 22.9% |
Ranked 20th most affordable of 27 in Macomb County. See all 27.
Cost of living near Warren
The towns around Warren, each with its own page.
- Troy Rent $1,602 · Home $420,300 70th most affordable in the metro
- Detroit Rent $1,074 · Home $83,900 197th most affordable in the metro
- Madison Heights Rent $1,176 · Home $199,100 129th most affordable in the metro
- Hazel Park Rent $1,314 · Home $158,600 144th most affordable in the metro
- Sterling Heights Rent $1,292 · Home $274,300 139th most affordable in the metro
- Roseville Rent $1,233 · Home $155,800 160th most affordable in the metro
- Eastpointe Rent $1,325 · Home $142,200 162nd most affordable in the metro
- Fraser Rent $843 · Home $215,900 134th most affordable in the metro
Living in Warren
- Homes for sale in Warren Listings and off-market deals
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- Warren neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Warren crime rate From Warren's own police reports
- Warren cost of living by neighborhood Every neighborhood ranked, updated monthly
- Most expensive neighborhoods in Warren The last 12 months
- Least expensive neighborhoods in Warren The last 12 months
- Cost of living in Macomb County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Warren city guide Pros, homes and city services
Warren cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Warren, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Warren takes 24.6% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 167th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Warren?
The median gross rent is $1,225 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 1% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Warren?
Owners put the median home value at $193,400, 23% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,403 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Warren?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Warren home at $1,314 a month calls for about $53,000 a year. The median household here earns $64,016.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Warren. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.