The Warner Robins metro is home to 195,171 people (up 2.8% over five years), with a median household income of $78,702. Typical rent of $1,505/month works out to 22.9% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Warner Robins's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 20.8% |
| Public administration | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 12.9% |
| Professional & management | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 22.9% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Warner Robins market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,505/month suggests a household income around $60,000/year. The metro's median household income is $78,702.
By workforce share: Education & health care (20.8%), Public administration (14.9%), Retail trade (12.9%) (Census ACS 5-year).