Living in Robbinsdale, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robbinsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Robbinsdale has 14,234 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $88,252 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $295,600, the median rent is $1,758/month.
Robbinsdale at a glance
- Population
- 14,234
- Median age
- 39.4State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $88,252State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $295,600State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,758/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Robbinsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Robbinsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robbinsdale the median home value is $295,600, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,758 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,833 a month in housing costs.
Robbinsdale median household income
The median household income in Robbinsdale is $88,252 and the income per person is $49,598. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Robbinsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,523
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.21
Robbinsdale demographics
- Population
- 14,234
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 6,307
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robbinsdale ›
Education in Robbinsdale
41.4% of adults 25 and older in Robbinsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robbinsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Robbinsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale | 14,234 | $88,252 | $295,600 | $1,758 |
| Crystal | 22,476 | $92,513 | $296,100 | $1,467 |
| Golden Valley | 21,725 | $108,772 | $431,400 | $1,785 |
| New Hope | 21,181 | $77,662 | $337,000 | $1,335 |
| Brooklyn Center | 32,479 | $72,535 | $274,300 | $1,376 |
| Hilltop | 1,053 | $54,306 | $23,900 | $1,127 |
| Columbia Heights | 22,155 | $73,691 | $277,600 | $1,295 |
| Medicine Lake | 596 | $183,750 | $1,083,300 | $1,150 |
| Minneapolis | 427,246 | $80,846 | $362,200 | $1,371 |
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What is the median household income in Robbinsdale, MN?
The median household income in Robbinsdale is $88,252, about the same as the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Robbinsdale?
The median home value in Robbinsdale is $295,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Robbinsdale?
The median gross rent in Robbinsdale is $1,758 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Robbinsdale, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Robbinsdale?
The median age in Robbinsdale is 39.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Robbinsdale?
The average commute to work in Robbinsdale is 20 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robbinsdale?
The unemployment rate in Robbinsdale is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robbinsdale?
41.4% of adults in Robbinsdale 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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