Living in Robins, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robins · Census data 2020–2024
Robins has 3,332 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $122,262 (63% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $413,400, the median rent is $956/month.
Robins at a glance
- Population
- 3,332
- Median age
- 46State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $122,262State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $413,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $956/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Robins a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 99% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Robins
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robins the median home value is $413,400, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,113 a month in housing costs.
Robins median household income
The median household income in Robins is $122,262 and the income per person is $56,796. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Robins: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,178
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.89
Robins demographics
- Population
- 3,332
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 1,154
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robins ›
Education in Robins
58.7% of adults 25 and older in Robins have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 24.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robins
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Robins vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins | 3,332 | $122,262 | $413,400 | $956 |
| Hiawatha | 7,206 | $66,270 | $216,900 | $855 |
| Marion | 41,896 | $86,743 | $241,700 | $961 |
| Alburnett | 795 | $105,357 | $199,200 | $591 |
| Palo | 1,438 | $106,375 | $282,400 | $717 |
| Cedar Rapids | 137,264 | $70,424 | $187,100 | $967 |
| Center Point | 2,562 | $95,192 | $212,400 | $798 |
| Shellsburg | 868 | $70,179 | $175,800 | $967 |
| Atkins | 2,225 | $112,138 | $314,900 | $604 |
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What is the median household income in Robins, IA?
The median household income in Robins is $122,262, 63% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Robins?
The median home value in Robins is $413,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Robins?
The median gross rent in Robins is $956 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Robins, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 99% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Robins?
The median age in Robins is 46 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Robins?
The average commute to work in Robins is 16 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robins?
The unemployment rate in Robins is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robins?
58.7% of adults in Robins 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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