Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Warrenton
Warrenton, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,316
Population
5,779
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Nature and history collide in northwestern Oregon
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Situated on the scenic northwestern tip of Oregon, Warrenton is a lush small town bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Columbia River to the north. Warrenton is brimming with history and natural beauty. Located in the area once known as “The Graveyard of the Pacific,” Warrenton is home to the expansive Fort Stevens State Park, which touts a historic shipwreck from 1906—the Wreck of the Peter Iredale—in addition to beautiful beaches, trails, and a fort.
Warrenton hosts a slew of quaint shops and diverse restaurants along Main Avenue as well as stately Victorian homes on picturesque hillsides. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is just south of Warrenton, offering a look into the past along with plenty of opportunities for adventure. Astoria is just five miles west of Warrenton as well, with abundant historical amenities and a vibrant downtown area. Big-city living isn’t too far from Warrenton either, with Portland just 90 minutes’ driving distance away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,233
Average: $81,956
Education
1,282
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,725
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Warrenton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Warrenton, OR is $1,316 for one bedroom, $1,458 for two bedrooms, and $1,663 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Warrenton has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,316/month
602 Sq Ft
House
$2,649/month
1,349 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
244 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
275 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Stevens State Park
- Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
- Sunset Beach State Recreation Site
- Columbia River Maritime Museum
- Fort Columbia State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.