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Warrenton, VA
Town in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Population
10,176
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,323
ZIP codes
0
Warrenton and its ZIP codes
Warrenton at a glance
- Warrenton is about 11 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 126th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $83,331 a year, 11% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $478,300 (25% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,418 a month.
Local data for Warrenton, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Warrenton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,331
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$478,300
Median rent
$1,418/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
46.1%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,572), Irish Americans (1,348), Italian Americans (506).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fauquier County. PPP loans are for Warrenton.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,982
23,920 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,597
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$662M
FY 2026, $9,078 per person
How people get to work
Warrenton, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warrenton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,221
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Warrenton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Warrenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 12 |
| OpalCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.1 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4 |
| BealetonCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.5 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.6 |
| CatlettCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.2 |
| The PlainsTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MarshallCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| GainesvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.1 |
| HaymarketTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Linton HallCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.7 |
| NokesvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.6 |
| RemingtonTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RectortownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| InnovationCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Bull Run Mountain EstatesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Warrenton, VA in?
- Warrenton is in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Warrenton, VA?
- About 10,176 people live in Warrenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Warrenton?
- Nearby places include New Baltimore (5.7 mi), Opal (6.6 mi), Midland (9.2 mi), Bealeton (9.2 mi), Calverton (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023