Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the

[ 30-year fixed mortgage rate ]

sits at 6.55%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Warner Robins metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 9 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#9. Fort Valley, GA

- Typical home value: $162,539
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +26.0%

#8. Hawkinsville, GA

- Typical home value: $188,062
- 1-year price change: +4.2%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%

#7. Warner Robins, GA

- Typical home value: $216,088
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +42.3%

#6. Centerville, GA

- Typical home value: $231,210
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +45.2%

#5. Byron, GA

- Typical home value: $268,038
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +36.3%

#4. Perry, GA

- Typical home value: $277,463
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%

#3. Bonaire, GA

- Typical home value: $305,637
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

#2. Elko, GA

- Typical home value: $356,756
- 1-year price change: +7.6%
- 5-year price change: +42.2%

#1. Kathleen, GA

- Typical home value: $367,535
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +34.0%