Living in Robbinsville, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robbinsville · Census data 2020–2024
Robbinsville has 577 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $17,802 (75% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $26,800, the median rent is $364/month.
Robbinsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Robbinsville at a glance
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 55.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $17,802State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $26,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $364/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Robbinsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 91% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 75% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 40.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Robbinsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robbinsville the median home value is $26,800, 92% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $364 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Robbinsville median household income
The median household income in Robbinsville is $17,802 and the income per person is $19,142. 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Robbinsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 388
- Owner-occupied
- 41.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.5%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.46
Robbinsville demographics
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 6.6%
- 65 and older
- 36%
- Households
- 335
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robbinsville ›
Education in Robbinsville
4.7% of adults 25 and older in Robbinsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robbinsville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.3%
Robbinsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsville | 577 | $17,802 | $26,800 | $364 |
| Andrews | 1,998 | $37,061 | $98,600 | $712 |
| Marble | 472 | $71,836 | $193,800 | $946 |
| Hayesville | 1,208 | $55,625 | $254,700 | $499 |
| Murphy | 1,604 | $37,263 | $250,000 | $422 |
| Bryson City | 1,902 | $44,167 | $243,400 | $783 |
| Townsend | 701 | $85,921 | $370,700 | $1,347 |
| Franklin | 4,268 | $47,888 | $195,000 | $725 |
| Hiawassee | 1,293 | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,072 |
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What is the median household income in Robbinsville, NC?
The median household income in Robbinsville is $17,802, 75% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Robbinsville?
The median home value in Robbinsville is $26,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Robbinsville?
The median gross rent in Robbinsville is $364 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Robbinsville, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 91% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 75% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 40.9%.
What is the median age in Robbinsville?
The median age in Robbinsville is 55.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Robbinsville?
The average commute to work in Robbinsville is 13 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robbinsville?
The unemployment rate in Robbinsville is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robbinsville?
4.7% of adults in Robbinsville 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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