Independent Living Communities in Warren, Michigan

CaringScore for Warren, MI

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Warren was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Warren.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.2, Warren is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Warren. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Warren, MI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Warren, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Warren is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 4.5, Warren is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 145.2 physicians per capita, Warren trails the national average by 34.1 percent. Warren trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and scores 42.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 11.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Warren is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Warren is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Warren's environmental health -- trails the national average by 14.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Warren, MI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	145.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0.6	1.3
Cardiologists	5.8	7.7
Oncologists	1.6	3.5
Orthopedists	3.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Warren, MI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Warren, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Warren is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Warren are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Warren. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Warren to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Warren indexes at 12.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 32.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Warren, MI
Aggregate Index	88
Healthcare Index	91
Housing Index	68
Food Index	90
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Warren, MI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Warren. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Warren is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.9, Warren rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 181 days each year in Warren, 11.7 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in Warren tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Warren is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $45,154 per year, the population of Warren earns a lower than average median household income. Warren has an unemployment rate of 13.60 percent, roughly 49.5 percent higher than the national average. And about 17.77 percent of the population in Warren is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 35.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Warren	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.5	136.1
Libraries	3.1	18.8
Places of Worship	37.6	220.5
Public Transit	24.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	85.7	97.7
Pharmacies	19	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65