Living in Robbinston, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robbinston · Census data 2020–2024
Robbinston has 621 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $68,333 (9% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $228,000, the median rent is $1,232/month.
Robbinston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Robbinston at a glance
- Population
- 621
- Median age
- 48.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $68,333State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $228,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,232/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Robbinston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Robbinston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robbinston the median home value is $228,000, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,232 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Robbinston median household income
The median household income in Robbinston is $68,333 and the income per person is $35,182. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Robbinston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 364
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 30.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.36
30.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Robbinston has many vacation and second homes.
Robbinston demographics
- Population
- 621
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.1%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robbinston ›
Education in Robbinston
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Robbinston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robbinston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Robbinston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinston | 621 | $68,333 | $228,000 | $1,232 |
| Calais | 3,097 | $64,096 | $111,100 | $1,010 |
| Perry | 744 | $82,056 | $196,400 | — |
| Charlotte | 377 | $67,813 | $140,800 | — |
| Meddybemps | 139 | $48,000 | $295,000 | — |
| Pembroke | 801 | $60,132 | $142,800 | $881 |
| Dennysville | 218 | $39,250 | $218,800 | — |
| Eastport | 1,263 | $45,573 | $179,800 | $565 |
| Woodland | 932 | $56,765 | $105,400 | $870 |
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What is the median household income in Robbinston, ME?
The median household income in Robbinston is $68,333, 9% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Robbinston?
The median home value in Robbinston is $228,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Robbinston?
The median gross rent in Robbinston is $1,232 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Robbinston, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Robbinston?
The median age in Robbinston is 48.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Robbinston?
The average commute to work in Robbinston is 22 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robbinston?
The unemployment rate in Robbinston is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robbinston?
27.6% of adults in Robbinston 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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