Living in Robeson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robeson · Census data 2020–2024
Robeson has 7,642 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $93,009 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $362,700, the median rent is $942/month.
Robeson at a glance
- Population
- 7,642
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $93,009State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $362,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Robeson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Robeson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robeson the median home value is $362,700, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,039 a month in housing costs.
Robeson median household income
The median household income in Robeson is $93,009 and the income per person is $47,808. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Robeson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,049
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.60
Robeson demographics
- Population
- 7,642
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 2,937
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robeson ›
Education in Robeson
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Robeson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robeson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Robeson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson | 7,642 | $93,009 | $362,700 | $942 |
| Gibraltar | 398 | $77,933 | $263,400 | — |
| Flying Hills | 1,738 | $78,591 | $241,700 | $1,419 |
| Birdsboro | 5,116 | $86,290 | $224,000 | $1,146 |
| Lorane | 4,601 | $84,293 | $259,900 | $1,743 |
| Baumstown | 221 | $68,750 | $158,800 | $2,016 |
| Cumru | 15,702 | $90,797 | $282,900 | $1,297 |
| Brecknock | 4,624 | $129,432 | $353,300 | $1,219 |
| Reiffton | 4,575 | $128,750 | $318,500 | $1,630 |
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What is the median household income in Robeson, PA?
The median household income in Robeson is $93,009, 19% higher 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 Robeson?
The median home value in Robeson is $362,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Robeson?
The median gross rent in Robeson is $942 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Robeson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Robeson?
The median age in Robeson is 42.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Robeson?
The average commute to work in Robeson is 38 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robeson?
The unemployment rate in Robeson is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robeson?
36.3% of adults in Robeson 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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