Living in Robinson, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robinson · Census data 2020–2024

Robinson has 154 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $59,167 (20% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $70,000.

Robinson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Robinson at a glance

Population
154
Median age
42.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$59,167State: $74,275
Median home value
$70,000State: $217,200
Homeowners
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
Average commute
22 min

Is Robinson a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.

Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Robinson

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robinson the median home value is $70,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $990 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Robinson$70,000
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Robinson median household income

The median household income in Robinson is $59,167 and the income per person is $39,412. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Robinson$59,167
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Robinson: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
69
Owner-occupied
93.8%
Renter-occupied
6.3%
Vacant
7.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.41

Robinson demographics

Population
154
Median age
42.5
Under 18
27.3%
65 and older
39.6%
Households
64
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
17.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Black0%
Asian0.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robinson ›

Education in Robinson

8.6% of adults 25 and older in Robinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Robinson8.6%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Robinson

Unemployment rate
8.1%State: 3.9%
Average commute
22 minState: 20 min
Work from home
3.5%
Drive alone
91.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.8%
Homes with broadband
85.9%

Robinson vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Robinson154$59,167$70,000—
Hiawatha3,197$68,750$121,800$652
Highland1,069$72,083$114,400$617
Denton109$78,125$111,500—
Everest356$47,813$92,200$707
Horton1,610$41,471$79,600$642
White Cloud117$47,031$92,100$510
Bendena140$94,375$191,700—

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Living in Robinson: FAQ

What is the median household income in Robinson, KS?

The median household income in Robinson is $59,167, 20% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $70,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Robinson, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.

What is the median age in Robinson?

The median age in Robinson is 42.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Robinson?

The average commute to work in Robinson is 22 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Robinson?

The unemployment rate in Robinson is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Robinson?

8.6% 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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