Living in Robertsdale, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robertsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Robertsdale has 199 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median household income is $40,938 (47% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $77,900, the median rent is $792/month.
Robertsdale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Robertsdale at a glance
- Population
- 199
- Median age
- 55.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $40,938State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $77,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $792/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Robertsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Robertsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robertsdale the median home value is $77,900, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,019 a month in housing costs.
Robertsdale median household income
The median household income in Robertsdale is $40,938 and the income per person is $26,757. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Robertsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 149
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 33.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.01
33.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Robertsdale has many vacation and second homes.
Robertsdale demographics
- Population
- 199
- Median age
- 55.7
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 37.7%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robertsdale ›
Education in Robertsdale
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Robertsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robertsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.7%
Robertsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertsdale | 199 | $40,938 | $77,900 | $792 |
| Wood | 615 | $67,500 | $110,400 | $943 |
| Broad Top City | 391 | $70,272 | $111,200 | $756 |
| Dudley | 191 | $54,375 | $83,500 | $1,167 |
| Carbon | 220 | $63,125 | $145,800 | $775 |
| Clay | 1,075 | $60,556 | $174,000 | $683 |
| Todd | 837 | $70,625 | $197,100 | $646 |
| Broad Top | 1,541 | $61,964 | $88,100 | $858 |
| Saltillo | 417 | $71,321 | $162,500 | $608 |
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What is the median household income in Robertsdale, PA?
The median household income in Robertsdale is $40,938, 47% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Robertsdale?
The median home value in Robertsdale is $77,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Robertsdale?
The median gross rent in Robertsdale is $792 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Robertsdale, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Robertsdale?
The median age in Robertsdale is 55.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Robertsdale?
The average commute to work in Robertsdale is 45 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robertsdale?
The unemployment rate in Robertsdale is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robertsdale?
6.4% of adults in Robertsdale 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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