Warner Robins, GA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Houston County · Warner Robins · population 86,199

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Warner Robins, GA
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75
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Warner Robins stands

At or near all-time high. averaging 7.8% annual growth over 5 years.

Median home $212,565
1-year +3.4%
5-yr CAGR +7.8%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +1.8%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$213k$99k$139k$180k$221k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
35/100
Car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
85/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,495/mo$1,003$1,320$1,638202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent146140100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 11.8
Buy

At a 11.8 price-to-rent ratio, buying generally beats renting in Warner Robins on a long-enough horizon. The headline math is that one year of mortgage payments approximates 11.8 years of rent — well below the 15+ threshold where ownership starts to dominate.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
67 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
78 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
77 · w16%
Rent YoY
61 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
76 · w10%
Long thesis

Warner Robins has averaged 7.8% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+3.4% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.

Short thesis

Warner Robins's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Warner Robins

Warner Robins is a city in Houston County, Georgia, with an estimated population of 86,199. The population grew 1.8% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Warner Robins is $212,565 as of 2026-04, up 3.4% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.8% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Warner Robins average $1,495 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.4%). The composite momentum score is 75 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Affordable AND rising: median home $212,565 with positive recent direction — rare combination most of the country can’t offer.
●Healthy 5-year run: +7.8% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Quiet strength: +3.4% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Net positive migration: population up 1.8% per year — demand fundamentals are intact.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Warner Robins (Wikipedia)

Warner Robins is a city in Houston and Peach Counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the state's 11th-largest incorporated city, with a population of 85,830 according to the World Population Review.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorLaRhonda Patrick
Area38.10 sq mi
Elevation365 ft
FoundedSeptember 1, 1942
MottoEvery Day In Middle Georgia Is Armed Forces Appreciation Day (EDIMGIAFAD)
Densityauto/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Houston County right now.

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
55° / 36°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
91° / 71°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
217
~59% of year
Annual precip
50″ rain
1″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Moderate
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Warner Robins area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
70%
Humid climate
Median household income
$71,400
Georgia state median
Top industries (state-level)
Logistics/DistributionFilm/TVHealthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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