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Warren City, MI

Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Warren borders Detroit to the north, roughly 13 miles (20.9 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 139,387, making Warren the largest community in Macomb County, the third-largest city in Michigan, and Detroit's largest suburb.

The city is home to a wide variety of businesses, including the General Motors Technical Center, the United States Army Detroit Arsenal, home of the United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, and the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), and the headquarters of Asset Acceptance.

Beebe's Corners, the original settlement in what would become the city of Warren, was founded in 1830 at the corner of Mound Road and Chicago Road; its first resident was Charles Groesbeck. Beebe's Corners was a carriage stop between Detroit and Utica and included a distillery, mill, tavern, and trading post. It was not until 1837 that the now-defunct Warren Township was organized around the settlement, first under the name Hickory, then renamed Aba in April 1838, and finally renamed Warren shortly thereafter. It was named for War of 1812 veteran and frontier cleric, Rev. Abel Warren. However, when it was originally organized the township was named for Rev. Warren who was a Methodist Episcopal preacher who left his native New York in 1824 for Shelby Township. He went throughout the present-day Macomb, Lapeer, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties, baptizing, marrying, and burying pioneers of the area, as well as establishing congregations and preaching extensively. He was the first licensed preacher in the State of Michigan.

Warren is a core city of Metro Detroit. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.46 square miles (89.25 km2), of which 34.38 square miles (89.04 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water. The city covers a 6-by-6-mile (9.7 by 9.7 km) square (from 8 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road, south to north) in the southwest corner of Macomb County (minus the city of Center Line, which is a small city enclosed within Warren). Warren shares its entire southern border with the northern border of the Detroit city limits. Other cities bordering Warren are Hazel Park and Madison Heights to the west, Sterling Heights to the north, and Fraser, Roseville, and Eastpointe to the east.

The city strongly emphasizes health and wellness, with several healthcare facilities catering to the well-being of its residents. Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness are popular gym choices for those seeking a friendly environment to exercise. Great Lakes Yoga offers yoga classes for all skill levels, promoting physical and mental well-being. K Vitality Spa provides relaxation and therapeutic services to help reduce stress. For cycling enthusiasts, CycleBar offers high-intensity indoor cycling classes. Fit Body Boot Camp provides high-energy fitness boot camps designed for maximum results
 

The top Sites in Warren City, MI are the Farm Center of Kensington Metropark, C.J. Barrymore's, and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Population: 137,102 (2022). ZIP Codes: 48088, 48089, 48090, 48091, 48092, 48093, 48397. Area code: 586. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Area: 34.43 sq mi (89.18 km2).

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Is Warren City, MI a good place to live?

Warren is in Macomb County. Living in Warren offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Warren, there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Warren and residents tend to have moderate political views.

Is Warren City, MI a suburb of Detroit?

Warren, city, a northern suburb of Detroit, Macomb county, southeastern Michigan, U.S. Organized in 1837 as Hickory township, it was called Aba (or Alba, 1838) until renamed (1839) for Gen. Joseph Warren, a hero of the American Revolution. The village of Warren was incorporated in 1893; from its initial settlement, the community remained rural until it was linked to Detroit by streetcar and rail in 1904.

What is Warren City, MI is known for?

Warren is located in Macomb County, about 15 miles north of Detroit. With a population of around 134,000 people, it is the third-largest city in the state. The city is known for its manufacturing industry, particularly in the automotive sector, as it is home to several major automotive companies and suppliers. Warren also has a strong cultural diversity and a variety of parks and recreational areas for residents to enjoy. 

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Warren City, Michigan - Wikipedia

City of Warren City

Michigan

Britannica

Niche

Farm Center of Kensington Metropark

C.J. Barrymore's

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Great Lakes Yoga

K Vitality Spa

CycleBar

Fit Body Boot Camp

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