Warren
RANK #28 / 996 NAT · #4 / 49 OH · POP 201,749
1YR FORECAST: +5.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +42%
Trumbull County, Ohio, stands out as the state's only perfectly square county, covering 625 square miles. Located in Northeast Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, the county seat, Warren, was an early hub for the Connecticut Western Reserve. The community offers a blend of historic towns like Newton Falls, known for its waterfalls and historic covered bridge, and expansive natural areas. With over 44,000 acres dedicated to outdoor recreation, including Mosquito Lake State Park and the Western Reserve Greenway, residents and visitors have opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and biking. Public transportation options are available, including curb-to-curb services. Life in Trumbull County offers a mix of suburban and rural living, with a notable percentage of retirees. The public school districts in the county are generally rated above average. The economy is experiencing new investment, particularly in manufacturing, data centers, and energy sectors. This growth is attracting new businesses and creating jobs, with ongoing infrastructure development to support the expanding workforce and housing needs.
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.2x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Stargate AI Data Center Campus
OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank
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$3,600M | Under Construction |
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Trumbull Energy Center (Natural Gas Power Plant)
Clean Energy Future - Trumbull, LLC
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$1,200M | Under Construction |
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Kimberly-Clark Manufacturing Plant
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
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$800M | Under Construction |
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Community Solar Portfolio (Multiple Projects)
Various (e.g., SolAmerica Energy Development LLC, Madison Energy Holdings LLC)
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$50M | Planned |
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Golden Triangle Industrial Zone Infrastructure Upgrades
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments
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$47M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Trumbull County ranks #28 out of 996 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 97/100, putting it in the top tier nationally. Job growth of +2.1% and a median household income of $53,537 point to a county with active economic momentum.
By national standards, Trumbull County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $121,400, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.44 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $752/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Employers in Trumbull County are hiring — job growth of +2.1% — but the population is close to flat (-0.2% YoY). Home values moved +7.2% over the past year. Labor demand is outpacing local population growth, which tends to tighten wages and housing.
Not particularly — 1.88% of Trumbull County's population moved in from another state, which is below the national average. Most residents are long-term locals rather than recent transplants.
Home values climbed +7.2% year-over-year, which is a solid pace of appreciation. The median home in Trumbull County is now valued at $121,400. That kind of growth typically reflects sustained demand rather than speculative frenzy.