Living in Warner Robins, GA
Warner Robins is the 412th-largest city in the US, home to about 88,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 9.2% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run below the national average (93.8 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 87,761+9.2% since 2020
- Median home value
- $185,7002.8 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,212/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $66,970median, per year
- Price level
- 93.8US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 58° / 91°lows 36° / 72°
- Average commute
- 22 min10% work from home
- State income tax
- 5.19%top rate, flat
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County: Houston County, Peach County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 308 ft
Metro area: Warner Robins, GA
Cost of living in Warner Robins
The median home in Warner Robins is worth $185,700 and the median household earns $66,970 a year, so a typical home costs about 2.8 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,212 a month, about 22% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Warner Robins, GA metro area at 93.8, with housing at 79.2 and goods at 96.3 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $70,300 here. Georgia taxes wages at a top rate of 5.19% (a flat rate). The average combined state and local sales tax in Georgia is 7.56%.
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Warner Robins weather
Average highs run from 58°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 36°F. It gets 52 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are April to May and September to November.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Warner Robins
People and work
The median resident is 31.9 years old, and 31% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 54% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 22 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 31.956th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 54%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,26538.7 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%0% walk, 0.1% bike
- Unemployment
- 6.4%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 14.2%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1989median year
Who moves to Warner Robins, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Gwinnett County, GA, Atlanta (Fulton County) and Mableton (Cobb County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Atlanta (Fulton County), Gwinnett County, GA and Mableton (Cobb County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
FEMA rating for Houston County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: lightning.
Home prices
+7.9% in a year
Up 57% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Warner Robins, GA area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
61% good days
0 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Warner Robins, GA area (364 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Warner Robins
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Middle Georgia State University 14 miles
- Mercer University 15 miles
- Fort Valley State University 16 miles
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Airports near Warner Robins
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia Regional Airport MCN | 5 mi | 17,020 |
| Columbus Airport CSG | 76 mi | 63,422 |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL | 84 mi | 52,511,402 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Warner Robins
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia State University | 14 mi | 6,574 | $11,448 | 26% |
| Mercer University | 15 mi | 4,500 | $24,778 | 72% |
| Fort Valley State University | 16 mi | 2,684 | $12,421 | 39% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Warner Robins
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before March 11, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around November 9 and the first frost comes around November 19.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Warner Robins, GA, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Warner Robins.
Wildfire smoke in Warner Robins
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Warner Robins on about 142 days a year, including about 17 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Warner Robins
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 31,930 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Warner Robins
Downtown Warner Robins is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County School District | Pre-K to 12 | 30,939 | 38 | 14.8 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Bibb County School District (21,334 students), Peach County School District (3,980 students), Crawford County School District (1,516 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Warner Robins's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Warner Robins's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Longview, TX84% matchCompare
- Fayetteville, NC81% matchCompare
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- Tyler, TX78% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Warner Robins
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in Warner Robins
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 2.8 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 6% below the US average (BEA).
- Data The city is growing fast (+9.2% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
- Data Low natural hazard risk: FEMA rates Houston County relatively low overall.
Cons
- Nothing stands out in the data. Locals, what should newcomers know?
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Cities near Warner Robins
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 14 mi | 157,556 | $174,500 | 88.5 | Compare |
| Columbus, GA | 75 mi | 202,171 | $193,900 | 89.3 | Compare |
| South Fulton, GA | 89 mi | 112,820 | $309,800 | 100.1 | Compare |
| Athens, GA | 93 mi | 128,612 | $299,200 | 93.3 | Compare |
| Atlanta, GA | 95 mi | 529,110 | $439,600 | 100.1 | Compare |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 100 mi | 105,013 | $619,800 | 100.1 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Warner Robins a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population, short commutes. Compare Warner Robins side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Warner Robins?
The Census Bureau estimates Warner Robins had 87,761 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 80,377 in April 2020 (+9.2%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Warner Robins?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $70,300 in the Warner Robins area. The median household here earns $66,970.
When is the best time to visit Warner Robins?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, April to May and September to November are the most comfortable months. July averages 91°F and January 58°F for daytime highs.
What county is Warner Robins in?
Most of Warner Robins (94% of its land) is in Houston County. Smaller parts lie in Peach County. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Warner Robins in?
Warner Robins is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Warner Robins?
About 308 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Georgia has a flat income tax with a top rate of 5.19% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Warner Robins. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Warner Robins, GA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Warner Robins, GA station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.