Living in Robert Lee, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robert Lee · Census data 2020–2024
Robert Lee has 946 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $34,172 (56% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $65,000, the median rent is $442/month.
Robert Lee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Robert Lee at a glance
- Population
- 946
- Median age
- 45.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $34,172State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $65,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $442/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Robert Lee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 27%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Robert Lee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robert Lee the median home value is $65,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $442 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $862 a month in housing costs.
Robert Lee median household income
The median household income in Robert Lee is $34,172 and the income per person is $26,808. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Robert Lee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 650
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.71
Robert Lee demographics
- Population
- 946
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 535
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robert Lee ›
Education in Robert Lee
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Robert Lee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robert Lee
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Robert Lee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lee | 946 | $34,172 | $65,000 | $442 |
| Bronte | 1,041 | $47,614 | $146,900 | $935 |
| Blackwell | 211 | $74,219 | $82,100 | $806 |
| Carlsbad | 831 | $55,469 | $74,600 | — |
| Grape Creek | 4,036 | $53,299 | $119,500 | $1,076 |
| Wingate | 128 | $100,060 | — | — |
| Miles | 1,030 | $74,000 | $203,800 | $805 |
| Sterling City | 1,256 | $66,615 | $134,800 | $952 |
| Rowena | 199 | $59,632 | $158,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Robert Lee, TX?
The median household income in Robert Lee is $34,172, 56% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Robert Lee?
The median home value in Robert Lee is $65,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Robert Lee?
The median gross rent in Robert Lee is $442 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Robert Lee, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 27%.
What is the median age in Robert Lee?
The median age in Robert Lee is 45.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Robert Lee?
The average commute to work in Robert Lee is 15 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robert Lee?
The unemployment rate in Robert Lee is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robert Lee?
11.6% of adults in Robert Lee 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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