Living in Robinson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robinson · Census data 2020–2024
Robinson has 7,084 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $73,993 (11% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $109,100, the median rent is $907/month.
Robinson at a glance
- Population
- 7,084
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,993State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $109,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $907/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Robinson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Robinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robinson the median home value is $109,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,141 a month in housing costs.
Robinson median household income
The median household income in Robinson is $73,993 and the income per person is $34,185. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Robinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,202
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.31
Robinson demographics
- Population
- 7,084
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 2,587
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robinson ›
Education in Robinson
25.4% of adults 25 and older in Robinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robinson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Robinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson | 7,084 | $73,993 | $109,100 | $907 |
| Palestine | 1,430 | $62,850 | $81,300 | $719 |
| Hutsonville | 590 | $55,982 | $67,400 | — |
| Flat Rock | 337 | $51,667 | $66,600 | — |
| Merom | 285 | $43,750 | — | — |
| Oblong | 1,634 | $57,917 | $83,100 | $542 |
| West Union | 140 | $109,688 | — | — |
| Willow Hill | 304 | $36,591 | $50,000 | $625 |
| Ste. Marie | 281 | $86,250 | $102,400 | $283 |
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What is the median household income in Robinson, IL?
The median household income in Robinson is $73,993, 11% 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 Robinson?
The median home value in Robinson is $109,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Robinson?
The median gross rent in Robinson is $907 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Robinson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Robinson?
The median age in Robinson is 42.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Robinson?
The average commute to work in Robinson is 13 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robinson?
The unemployment rate in Robinson is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robinson?
25.4% of adults in Robinson 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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