RANK #833 / 1001 NAT · #48 / 49 OH · POP 250,008
1YR FORECAST: +0.8%
5YR OUTLOOK: +22%
Known as "Ohio's Largest Playground," Warren County is located in southwestern Ohio, positioned between the major cities of Dayton and Cincinnati. The county is home to Kings Island Amusement Park, a significant regional attraction. Commuting to either Cincinnati or Dayton is common, with access to Interstates 71 and 75. The average one-way commute for residents is approximately 25.6 minutes. The area offers outdoor recreation opportunities, including Caesar Creek State Park for hiking and boating, and the Little Miami Scenic River for paddling.
Warren County offers a quality of life that attracts families, with highly-rated public school districts such as Mason City School District and Springboro Community City School District. The county maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and is recognized for its safety. The economy is experiencing growth, with recent investments in sectors like data centers, industrial and logistics operations, and advanced manufacturing. These developments contribute to job creation and a diverse economic landscape within the county.
Warren County is one of 110 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +1.4% runs below the profile's typical +2.4%.
See all 110 Educated Suburban Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 12.2x — home prices are high 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.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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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Amazon Data Center
Amazon
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$3,000M | Planned |
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Ultium Cells Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility
Ultium Cells LLC (GM & LG Energy Solution joint venture)
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$2,300M | Operating |
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C5 Encore Logistics Center
Core5 Industrial Partners
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$100M | Under Construction |
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Amazon Delivery Facility (Turtlecreek Township)
Amazon
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$50M | Planned |
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S.R. 48 Signalization & Widening (South Lebanon)
Warren County Engineer's Office
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Cincinnati Zoo Solar Farm
Cincinnati Zoo / Rocknoll Energy
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$28M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Warren County scores just 16/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #833 of 1001 counties. Job growth at +1.6% and median household income of $110,132 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Warren County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $349,400 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.32, with rents averaging $1,361/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Warren County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.5% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.6% clip. Home values shifted +1.4% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.55% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Warren County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.