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U.S. Army

Fort Benning (Fort Moore)

Columbus, GA

Home of the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Infantry School, and Ranger School - now Fort Moore.

Spanning the Georgia-Alabama line, Fort Moore is a major training installation. Columbus offers a low cost of living and growing housing inventory across both states.

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Housing

  • ▸On-post via Villages of Benning
  • ▸BAH stretches further on the Alabama side (Phenix City, Smiths Station)
  • ▸Strong VA-loan inventory in Midland and North Columbus

Schools

  • ▸Muscogee County Schools (GA side)
  • ▸Russell County and Lee County (AL side)
  • ▸Brookstone and Calvary Christian highly rated private options

PCS tips

  • ▸Compare GA vs AL property tax before signing
  • ▸Summer arrivals: lock in housing before IBOLC class start dates
  • ▸Chattahoochee Riverwalk is a top quality-of-life draw

Common ZIPs

31905319093190731820368673686936870

Top neighborhoods near Fort Benning

Midland

Newer builds, top-rated schools, 20 min to Benning

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Phenix City, AL

Lower property taxes, fast access to Custer Road gate

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North Columbus

Established, walkable to amenities

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Smiths Station, AL

Quiet, larger lots, popular with families

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More for Fort Benning families

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PCS blog

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Real estate pros

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