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Warren, Michigan

Introduction to Warren, Michigan

The Michigan city of Warren is located in Macomb County, about 15 miles north of Detroit. One of the largest suburbs in the Detroit metropolitan area, Warren is often referred to as the City of Progress. Other surrounding cities include Sterling Heights (to the north), Hazel Park (to the west), and Roseville (to the east). Interstate I-696 and Michigan State Highway 53 service the city, which is also close to Interstate I-75.

First settled in 1835, the area which now comprises Warren was principally farming territory throughout much of its history. In 1909 a village emerged and this village would eventually become incorporated as the city of Warren in 1957. Between 1940 and 1970, the city experienced a very significant era of large population growth although since that time this trend has reversed itself. Warren today is home to a wide variety of businesses and serves as the headquarters of Big Boy Restaurants International.

Attractions in and around Warren

Warren's recreation department supports a city community center and a recreation center to go along with a collection of 24 parks. Warren also boasts a Fine Arts Center featuring classes and workshops for adults and children. Performance venues include the Warren Civic Theatre and the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. The city also boasts the Warren Symphony Orchestra, which offers several concerts per season. A large number of additional attractions can be found elsewhere in the Detroit metropolitan area. These include the following:

  • Detroit Zoo
  • Detroit Children's Museum
  • Motown Historical Museum
  • National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
  • Detroit Historical Museum
  • Family Aquatic Center at Chandler Park
  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Model T. Automotive Heritage Complex
  • Automotive Hall of Fame
  • The New Detroit Science Center
  • Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
  • Lincoln Park Historical Museum

The metropolitan Detroit area is home to several professional sports teams. Included among these are the Detroit Tigers (Major League Baseball), the Detroit Lions (National Football League), the Detroit Pistons (National Basketball Association), the Detroit Shock (Women's National Basketball Association), and the Detroit Red Wings (National Hockey League).

High Points

Warren strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Warren Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Warren People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Warren, MI

Comparing Warren to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty107
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work16
Public Transportation Use18
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14

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