Warrenton

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Warrenton, VA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,117

Population

10,880

Renter Mix

33% Rent

Delight in the many charms of this historic town

Family-Friendly Quaint Convenient Historic Charming Active Commuter Mountain Views

Nestled in the Piedmont region of Virginia, Warrenton boasts views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and tons of small-town charm. Despite experiencing rapid growth, Warrenton maintains a historic look pervasive in the quaint boutiques, shops, galleries, and cafes along a tree-lined Main Street in the Old Town Warrenton District.

Just an hour’s drive from the countless world-class amenities of Washington, DC, Warrenton is home to an array of vineyards in addition to Virginia’s famed horse country. Numerous museums offer plenty of opportunities to uncover the town’s rich history while a broad range of local parks provide many options for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation. Easy access to major roadways and Dulles International Airport makes getting around from Warrenton simple.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$88,116

Average: $111,531

Education

3,718

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,704

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Warrenton has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Warrenton, VA is $1,117 for one bedroom, $1,151 for two bedrooms, and $1,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Warrenton has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,117/month
625 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

P.B. Smith Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

421 Students

James G. Brumfield Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

496 Students

C.M. Bradley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

365 Students

Auburn Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

554 Students

W.C. Taylor Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

437 Students

Warrenton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

395 Students

Fauquier High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,162 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Warrenton Branch Greenway
  • Whitney State Forest
  • C. M. Crockett Park

Airports

  • Washington Dulles International

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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.