Living in Robinson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robinson · Census data 2020–2024
Robinson has 526 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $58,750 (25% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $71,300, the median rent is $1,036/month.
Robinson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Robinson at a glance
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 38.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $71,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,036/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Robinson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Robinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robinson the median home value is $71,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,009 a month in housing costs.
Robinson median household income
The median household income in Robinson is $58,750 and the income per person is $26,642. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Robinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 226
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.58
Robinson demographics
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 204
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robinson ›
Education in Robinson
11% of adults 25 and older in Robinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robinson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Robinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson | 526 | $58,750 | $71,300 | $1,036 |
| Bolivar | 411 | $64,583 | $100,500 | $867 |
| West Wheatfield | 2,054 | $72,500 | $153,300 | $883 |
| New Florence | 653 | $61,500 | $117,400 | $677 |
| Burrell | 3,467 | $50,948 | $124,600 | $594 |
| Fairfield | 2,206 | $70,815 | $178,600 | $537 |
| Seward | 412 | $50,278 | $68,900 | $717 |
| Blairsville | 3,215 | $56,337 | $105,900 | $758 |
| Armagh | 103 | $88,929 | $112,500 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Robinson, PA?
The median household income in Robinson is $58,750, 25% 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 Robinson?
The median home value in Robinson is $71,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Robinson?
The median gross rent in Robinson is $1,036 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Robinson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Robinson?
The median age in Robinson is 38.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Robinson?
The average commute to work in Robinson is 30 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robinson?
The unemployment rate in Robinson is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robinson?
11% of adults in Robinson 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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