Warren, Ohio forms a part of the Youngstown Warren Boardman Ohio Philadelphia Metropolitan Statistical Area and the city is located in the Mahoning Valley.
Those moving to Warren will also discover numerous nearby towns such as Bolindale, Youngstown, Leavittsburg, Champion Heights, Howland Center, Niles, Hilltop, Lordstown and McDonald. Those moving to Warren will discover a diverse town with numerous opportunities.
Economy:
According to statistics released by the United States Census Bureau, the total land area of Warren is marginally over 16 square miles, on which 2,698 inhabitants live per square mile. The city is thus designated as being of average population density. The population of Warren numbered 43,402 in mid 2009, a decrease of 7.3 percent since 2000.
The Cost of Living Index for Warren as at January 2011 was 90.4 points, considerably less than the national average for the United States of 100 points. Unemployment in December 2010 was rated as 10.9 percent for Warren and 9.3 percent for the Ohio average.
Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, St Joseph Health Center and Trumbull Memorial Hospital serve the city's health needs, while Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, Warren Airport, Sloas Airport and Akron-Canton Regional Airport provide air connections.
Warren's economy was traditionally based on coal mining, but the city has gradually turned towards its manufacturing sector as a source of jobs and income for the city. The major products now being manufactured are steel and machinery, automotive spare parts and electrical equipment. The retail and local services sectors also contribute to the city's economy. With all of these exciting opportunities, it's no wonder why so many long distance moving companies are so busy in Warren.
History:
Records show that the first European settlement was formed in 1799 and that by 1846 there were 1,600 inhabitants in the area now known as Warren. These records reveal that the town had numerous stores, five churches, a bank, its own newspapers, two flour mills and a woollens factory, much of which was destroyed by fire in the same year.
The residents rebuilt the damaged area and added new businesses, as by then the Warren had become a busy trading center for the surrounding farming community. By 1890 the town had grown to almost 6,000 residents.
Tourism:
The history and culture of this beautiful old city are documented and can be seen at the National Packard Museum, the John Stark Edwards House and Museum, the Sutliff Museum and the Trumbull Art Gallery. Of great interest in the modern history of Warren is the Neil Armstrong First Flight Memorial.