The city of Warren surrounds the spot where the Conewango Creek flows into the Allegheny River. The riverfront lent itself to industrial development in the 19th century, and Warren flourished as an industrial hub tied to lumber and oil. In fact, legend has it that after the Pennsylvania Oil Rush of the 1860s, the city was home to more millionaires per capita than any other municipality in the state. While the community saw rapid deindustrialization and depopulation in the 20th century, many of its original estates remain standing and bring a sense of historic charm to the streets.
Today, the riverfront is a destination for outdoor recreation. “The recreational opportunities here are the first things that come to mind,” says Tracie Gray, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Regional Realty and lifelong resident of Warren County. “It’s a really beautiful area to live in, and I don’t take that for granted.” Paddle boaters head out on the Allegheny River, while cyclists set out on the Warren/North Warren Bike Trail. The city preserves a small-town feel with tranquility in nature, and as of the 2020 U.S. Census, its population was just over 9,400. “It still has that neighborhood feel. You get people mowing each other’s lawns and shoveling each other’s sidewalks. It’s just the way things should be,” Gray says.
Downtown Warren centers around the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 2nd Avenue.
The Allegheny River flows in an S-curve around Warren offering beautiful views from many places in the city.
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Betts Park, river access and the Allegheny National Forest
According to the Trust for Public Land, 89% of Warren residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. More commonly known as Betts Park, Clifford R. Betts Memorial Park offers 50 acres of green space along the Allegheny River. As the city’s largest active park, it features various athletic facilities, two playgrounds and a public boat launch. The Warren/North Warren Bike Trail runs parallel to Conewango Creek, and the Warren Public Library offers recreational and educational programs for all ages. The Conewango Allegheny River Pool, also known as the Warren Municipal Pool, offers season passes and is a popular spot to cool off during humid summers. Future plans include the Riverfront Development Project, which is expected to be completed in 2025 and will improve access to the Allegheny River for boaters, kayakers and pedestrians.
On the other side of the Allegheny River is the Allegheny National Forest, which covers more than 500,000 acres and has hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and more. During snowy winters, designated trails are open for cross-country skiing. For those looking to hunt, State Game Lands Number 29 is less than 15 miles away.
Betts Park in Warren has a playground as well as baseball diamonds.
Warren Bike Trail follows along Conewango Creek and connects Warren with North Warren.
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Downtown Warren highlights local businesses, flavors and art
Downtown Warren is a hub for shopping, dining and entertainment. It’s also the heart of the Warren Historic District and contains more than 25 different architectural styles, including the triangular National City Bank Building, a prime example of a 19th-century flatiron building. An eclectic mix of antique shops, boutiques and outdoor stores embraces the same spirit of architectural diversity, and the city boasts a varied food scene. Casual cafés and pizzerias sit down the street from trendy restaurants and breweries. “Brent Run Brewing is a popular spot when the weather is nice. They have an outdoor patio and live music in the summer,” Gray says. Events include the Warren Farmers Market, which brings fresh produce to downtown each Saturday from June through October.
The arts scene includes historic spots such as the Struthers Library Theatre, which blends Second Empire and Italianate-style architecture. It’s also home to the Warren Players, a local theater group presenting several plays and musicals each season. Once home to painter Genevieve Walker Crary and photographer Clare Crary, the Crary Art Gallery is now a free museum displaying their work along with a rotating cast of contemporary exhibits. Live music floats through downtown each summer thanks to the Music in the Park series at the JAZz Amphitheater.
Some of the architecture in downtown Warren remains the same as it was when it was established in 1800.
Struthers Library Theatre blends Second Empire and Italianate-style architecture.
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Historic Victorian-style homes and comparatively low home prices
The Warren Historic District extends beyond downtown and includes early 20th-century Victorian-, Italianate- and Tudor-style homes, although these historic properties rarely come on the market. Foursquares, two-story cottages and ranch-style homes are the norm and often sit side-by-side on narrow lots. “The majority of homes are older, and some of them have been moderately updated,” Gray says. The median price of single-family homes is just under $140,000, about a third of the national median. “A lot of people choose Warren County because the property taxes are lower. The home prices are also much lower than the national average,” Gray says. Properties sell after an average of 59 days on the market.
Homes in Warren like this American Foursquare often sit on narrow lots, you can find homes with larger lots as well.
Many of the Victorian style homes in Warren have been updated over time.
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Central Attendance Area in the Warren County School District
The city is part of the Warren County School District, which earns an overall grade of C from Niche and covers 788 square miles, making it the second-largest school district in Pennsylvania. Because of its size, the district has four attendance areas. Warren is part of the Central Attendance Area, which consists of the Warren Area Elementary Center, Beaty-Warren Middle School and Warren Area High School. Private school options include the St. Joseph Catholic School, which covers prekindergarten through sixth grade in collaboration with the local St. Joseph Parish.
St. Joseph Catholic School in Warren has 164 students.
Beaty-Warren Middle School has an overall C grade on Niche.
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The Warren County 4th of July Celebration
As the county seat, the city hosts big events such as the Warren County 4th of July Celebration. The multi-day celebration begins with a parade through downtown Warren and ends with a dazzling fireworks show in Betts Park. It also features food trucks, live music and plenty of family-friendly activities. Residents also celebrate the changing of the seasons at the annual Fall Foliage Festival and Christmas Parade & Holiday Walk.
Walkable Warren, TAWC bus service and major employers
The 2023 City of Warren Implementable Comprehensive Plan identified pedestrian access and safety as one of its priority focus areas. While improvements are still ongoing, groups like Walkable Warren are working to promote active transportation and identify safe travel routes for pedestrians. The Transit Authority of Warren County provides local bus service throughout the city, and U.S. Routes 6 and 62 are the city's main thoroughfares. Residents are centrally located between several major cities, including Erie, PA, about 65 miles northwest, and Pittsburgh, PA, about 140 miles southwest. Residents also have access to New York, with Buffalo about a 95-mile drive away. Bradford Regional Airport is about 32 miles away and offers direct flights to Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. The closest international airport is Erie International Airport, around 70 miles from the city.
The city is home to five of Warren County's top 10 employers, including four manufacturing companies: United Refining Company, Whirley Industries, Inc., Superior Tire & Rubber Corp., and Betts Industries, Inc. Warren General Hospital is the county's fifth-largest employer and partners with LECOM Health and the Allegheny Health Network to support its operations. With recent infrastructure updates, Warren also attracts remote workers looking for tranquility in nature. “We recently had an update in infrastructure that brought new fiber optic lines to rural areas. Now that high-speed internet is more readily available, we have a good population of remote workers,” Gray says.
Trends in crime from the Pennsylvania UCR Program
According to data from the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the total number of offenses reported to the City of Warren Police Department increased by nearly 30% between 2023 and 2024. Most crimes reported in 2024 were theft, representing more than 60% of the city’s total number of reported offenses.
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