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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Warren

Affordable Housing in Warren, OH

Warren has 27 income-based rental properties totaling 1,790 units, giving renters a solid range of options in a city where 44 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Of the 13 properties with inspection scores on record, 10 earned an excellent rating and none scored fair or poor, pointing to a well-maintained affordable housing stock overall.

27
Properties
1,790
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$766/mo

Affordability in Warren, OH

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Warren is $766 per month and the median household income is $37,887 per year. About 44% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizeable renter community that can benefit from the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
442 / 100k · 2022

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Warren Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 442 per 100,000 residents in 2022. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how crimes are reported and defined locally.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 66 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Warren

According to Walk Score, the area around Warren's assisted properties scores 66 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 67 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
21 schools · 9 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 21 public schools across 9 districts serve Warren, including 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$37,887 median income

Cost of Living in Warren, OH

The median household income in Warren is $37,887 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $766 per month, according to the same source, making income-based housing an important resource for many residents.

Approximately 44% of Warren households rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year), reflecting a sizable renter community that can benefit from the 1,034 income-restricted units available across 13 HUD-assisted properties in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Warren have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low overall flood exposure for the city's affordable housing stock.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(13 of 27 scored)
90+ (10)70–89 (3)No score (14)

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A Closer Look at Warren

Warren is a renter-active city in northeastern Ohio, with 44 percent of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With 13 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 1,034 units, it offers a meaningful range of affordable housing options for eligible renters.

The median asking rent in Warren sits at $766 per month and the median household income is $37,887 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. That gap makes assisted housing an important resource for many residents here.

All 13 properties in Warren have been scored, and 10 of those 13 earned an excellent rating. None of the 13 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

Warren scores a 66 (Somewhat Walkable) and a 67 for bikeability according to Walk Score, meaning some errands and trips can be handled without a car depending on where you live. The city is served by 21 public schools across 9 districts, including 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, Warren reported a violent crime rate of 312 per 100,000 residents in 2024, as reported by the Warren Police Department.

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