As the next-door neighbor to Robins Air Force Base, the largest single-site industrial complex in Georgia, Warner Robins has been on a growth trajectory since its 1942 founding. The city of 85,000 is one of the major hubs of Middle Georgia, an 11-county region adjacent to the Atlanta metropolitan area. “They call it ‘the International City’ because we have so many different people from all over the world, so many different cultures,” says Tina Mickelson, a Realtor with AF Realty Group. “And that’s primarily because of all the military members that come in and out of Robins.”
Warner Robbins is home to the Robins Air Force Base.
Warner Robbins is home to 85,000 residents from all over the world, locally dubbed as 'The International City'."
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Military roots run throughout the city
Robins Air Force Base is Warner Robins’ largest employer by far. The base has more than 24,000 personnel, including over 14,000 civilians, according to the city's Economic Development Department. “When people want to live in Warner Robins specifically, it’s because they want to live close to the base,” Mickelson says. Houston Healthcare - Warner Robins provides jobs in the medical field, and the Frito-Lay facility in nearby Perry employs more than 1,000 workers. Beef jerky giant Jack Link’s is building a plant in Perry that's expected to open in 2025.
Much of the city’s culture revolves around its status as a diverse military town. Residents sometimes hear sonic booms from jets, and the Air Force base has said the booms can occasionally damage private property. The Museum of Aviation, the second-largest U.S. Air Force museum, is dedicated to preserving historical aircraft and related artifacts. Historic Depot Row houses small museums devoted to local agriculture and railroad history. September’s International City Experience is a cultural celebration that highlights the food and traditions of more than 20 countries.
The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robbins is the second-largest United States Air Force museum.
The Frito-Lay facility near Warner Robbins employs over 1,000 workers.
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Newly constructed homes in southeastern neighborhoods
The median home price in Warner Robins is $244,000. The national median is about $407,000, and Georgia’s median is only slightly below that. Well-maintained or remodeled homes dating from the 1960s to the ’90s might cost $175,000 to $250,000, while new construction in the southeastern section of the city runs from $250,000 to $350,000. Large contemporary homes in the Hatcher and Woodard Estates neighborhoods typically sell for $400,000 to $600,000.
You can find many newly constructed homes throughout Warner Robbins.
Many families of Warner Robbins can opt for newly constructed homes.
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Watson Boulevard is the primary retail corridor
The restaurant scene in Warner Robins highlights the city's reputation as a cultural melting pot. “The main thoroughfare is Watson Boulevard, and you get a lot of unique restaurants over there — Indian food, Korean food, things we don’t normally see outside that area,” Mickelson says. Malls and shopping centers converge along both sides of the boulevard, shoulder to shoulder with grocery stores and fast-food joints. Because malls are lacking in surrounding towns like Bonaire and Perry, the city is a retail beacon for Middle Georgia residents.
Warner Robbins has many different restaurants and fast-food options.
Residents of Warner Robbins enjoy going to Watson Boulevard for the many retail stores and restaurants.
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Open-enrollment policies in Houston County School District
Warner Robins students can attend schools in the Houston County School District, which gets an A-minus from Niche, or the C-plus-rated Peach County School District. Georgia’s open-enrollment policies allow parents to send their kids to public schools outside their zoning districts. The goal is for families to select the learning environments that best suit their children’s needs.
Big news in Little League
Youth sports leagues are a hallmark of life in Warner Robins. The city is home to the Southeast Region’s Little League headquarters, and its teams regularly dominate the championship circuit. Claude Lewis, then-director of the city’s recreation department, was one of several pioneers who claimed to have invented the game of tee-ball in the 1950s. The recreational department also offers adult pickleball and tennis leagues, senior aerobics and yoga classes, and teen programs like paint night and video game tournaments.
Hopping on I-75 to Atlanta
Several highways form bookends around Warner Robins. Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 41 run along the western edge, while Highway 129 skirts the eastern border. All three routes are convenient for the 20-mile commute to Macon or the 100-mile drive to Atlanta. Middle Georgia Regional Airport, located 9 miles away, offers direct flights to Baltimore. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 85 miles away, provides service to hundreds of U.S. and international destinations. The BiRD commuter bus service shuttles workers between Macon and Robins Air Force Base and includes a stop in Warner Robins, but no widespread public transit system is in place. That may change shortly, as city officials have acknowledged that the population would benefit from stronger transportation infrastructure.
Crime risk and tornado activity
Rates for property and violent crime in Warner Robins are noticeably higher than state and national figures, according to FBI data. The city’s rates have seen a slight variance over the past five years, but reports of violent incidents are trending downward.
Four catastrophic tornadoes touched down in Warner Robins in the 1950s, two occurring on the same day. Tornado risk remains higher than the Georgia state average and significantly greater than the national average. Summer conditions are hot and sticky, with temperatures regularly climbing above 100 degrees, while winters are generally mild.
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