Living in Robbins, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robbins · Census data 2020–2024
Robbins has 4,556 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $40,668 (51% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $121,300, the median rent is $1,553/month.
Robbins at a glance
- Population
- 4,556
- Median age
- 33.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,668State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $121,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,553/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Robbins a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 17%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Robbins
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robbins the median home value is $121,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,553 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,349 a month in housing costs.
Robbins median household income
The median household income in Robbins is $40,668 and the income per person is $22,215. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Robbins: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,000
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.59
Robbins demographics
- Population
- 4,556
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 1,585
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robbins ›
Education in Robbins
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Robbins have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robbins
- Unemployment rate
- 17%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.1%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Robbins vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins | 4,556 | $40,668 | $121,300 | $1,553 |
| Midlothian | 13,948 | $70,000 | $207,000 | $1,249 |
| Posen | 5,292 | $73,051 | $172,900 | $1,372 |
| Crestwood | 10,579 | $75,752 | $195,200 | $1,334 |
| Blue Island | 21,741 | $59,489 | $178,700 | $1,072 |
| Dixmoor | 2,948 | $44,600 | $84,400 | $1,272 |
| Alsip | 18,583 | $66,585 | $225,000 | $1,140 |
| Merrionette Park | 2,354 | $56,515 | $173,400 | $1,296 |
| Calumet Park | 6,855 | $53,556 | $184,700 | $1,288 |
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What is the median household income in Robbins, IL?
The median household income in Robbins is $40,668, 51% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Robbins?
The median home value in Robbins is $121,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Robbins?
The median gross rent in Robbins is $1,553 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Robbins, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 17%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in Robbins?
The median age in Robbins is 33.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Robbins?
The average commute to work in Robbins is 29 minutes; 28.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robbins?
The unemployment rate in Robbins is 17% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robbins?
13.8% of adults in Robbins have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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