C+

Warrens, WI

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Affordability Score: 64/100

Population: 2,593 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Warrens, WI aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,593 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (64/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $78,015, median home value of $220,500, median rent of $1,125 per month, and 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,036 per month (studio $714, 1BR $828, 3BR $1,360, 4BR $1,413). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,920 per year, consuming 14% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Warrens, WI include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 2.8% and poverty 4.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$78,015
Median household income
Education F
17.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.8x
Home value $220,500 vs income
Commute C+
23 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,036/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$10,920/yr
Center-based infant care (14% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$78,015
▲ 26% vs national
Per Capita Income
$40,884
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$220,500
▼ 20% vs national
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
Owner Occupied
78.4%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,036/mo
▼ 14% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$714
1BR
$828
2BR
$1,036
3BR
$1,360
4BR
$1,413

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
▼ 12 ppt vs national
High School+
63.1%
Median Age
45.8
Avg. Commute
23 min
▼ 3 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,920/yr
14% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,880/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,880/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,528/yr

What This Means

Warrens, WI receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (64/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,593. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Warrens, WI affordable?
Warrens, WI receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (64/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $78,015. Median home value is $220,500.
What is the cost of living in Warrens?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,125/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,036/mo. Infant childcare $10,920/yr. Median home value $220,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →