Randall Heights Apartments
Closed306 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Warner Robins, GA
Warner Robins is a growing city in Houston and Peach Counties in central Georgia, approximately 20 miles south of Macon and 100 miles south of Atlanta. Founded during World War II after the renaming of Wellston, it developed alongside Robins Air Force Base, one of Georgia’s largest military maintenance and logistics complexes. The city is renowned for its aviation heritage, strong connection to the U.S. Air Force, family-oriented reputation, and exceptional youth baseball and softball achievements. Its humid subtropical climate brings hot summers, mild winters, and rare snowfall, while its location provides convenient access to Middle Georgia’s transportation and employment centers.
Recreational Delights
Warner Robins offers an accessible mix of walking, cycling, youth sports, and aviation-focused recreation. The Wellston Trail, Walker’s Pond Trail, and The Walk at Sandy Run provide opportunities for walking, casual exercise, and outdoor exploration. Although the city is inland and has no ocean beach, residents can enjoy open-air activities throughout its warm, humid subtropical seasons, with mild winters supporting year-round trail use. Warner Robins is especially notable for its baseball and softball culture: the Warner Robins American Little League complex includes fields associated with the community’s celebrated championship history, while the city serves as the Southeast Region Headquarters for Little League baseball and softball. The nearby Museum of Aviation adds an educational recreational experience, with historic aircraft, military memorabilia, ground vehicles, and exhibits on the Tuskegee Airmen and Operation Desert Storm. Local parks, school athletic facilities, and community recreation programs further support family activities and organized sports.
Culinary Scene
Warner Robins’ dining culture reflects its central Georgia setting, with Southern comfort food, barbecue, casual American restaurants, and family-oriented dining forming the broad local foundation. The city’s substantial military, contractor, and commuter population also supports a varied everyday food scene, including international and quick-service options near major commercial corridors and the Robins Air Force Base area. Downtown revitalization plans envision a more pedestrian-oriented center where businesses, culture, and community gatherings can reconnect, creating opportunities for locally focused dining and cafés. Nearby Macon and Fort Valley expand the region’s restaurant choices, while Warner Robins itself is well suited to relaxed meals, takeout, and neighborhood gathering places rather than a highly concentrated fine-dining district. Georgia agricultural traditions, including the peach-growing heritage of the surrounding area, contribute to the broader regional food identity.
Demographics
- The supplied estimate lists 82,990 residents, while the 2020 census recorded 80,308 people. Warner Robins is an overwhelmingly urban community, with 99.8% of residents living in urban areas.
- At 31.9 years, the supplied median age is substantially younger than the U.S. median of 38.9, consistent with the city’s family-oriented character and connection to a major military installation.
- The supplied median household income is $66,970, below the U.S. median of $80,734. In 2020, 35.1% of households had children under 18, and 26.3% of residents were under 18.
Population
82,990
Growth 1.91%
Households
31,930
Growth 1.58%
Median Age
31.9
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$66,970
US Median Household Income $80,734
Education
Central Georgia Technical College
Houston County High School
Warner Robins High School
Northside High School
Entertainment
Museum of Aviation
Warner Robins Little Theatre
Nola Brantley Memorial Library
Warner Robins American Little League Complex
Quality of Life
Warner Robins combines a relatively affordable, family-oriented lifestyle with access to major employment, healthcare, education, and transportation resources. Its younger population, extensive youth-sports culture, aviation attractions, and nearby Macon connections add vitality. Robins Air Force Base provides economic stability, while tornado risk and hot, humid summers are important considerations. The city has also received national recognition as a strong place to raise a family and live in a small city.
2022 Population by age
8%
0-4 Years
22%
5-19 Years
7%
20-24 Years
31%
25-44 Years
21%
45-64 Years
12%
65+ Years
Employers
6%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Public Administration
15.27%
Retail Trade
15.07%
Health Care and Social Assistance
9.73%
Manufacturing
9.29%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
8.18%
Accommodation and Food Services
8.14%
Educational Services
6.94%
Transportation and Warehousing
6.9%
Finance and Insurance
5.34%
Construction
4.99%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
4.07%
Other
6.09%