Living in Robinson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robinson · Census data 2020–2024
Robinson has 12,800 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $99,289 (27% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $302,200, the median rent is $1,419/month.
Robinson at a glance
- Population
- 12,800
- Median age
- 35.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $99,289State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $302,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,419/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Robinson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Robinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robinson the median home value is $302,200, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,419 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,983 a month in housing costs.
Robinson median household income
The median household income in Robinson is $99,289 and the income per person is $38,194. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Robinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,474
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.12
Robinson demographics
- Population
- 12,800
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 4,094
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robinson ›
Education in Robinson
22% of adults 25 and older in Robinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robinson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Robinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson | 12,800 | $99,289 | $302,200 | $1,419 |
| Hewitt | 16,432 | $83,511 | $273,300 | $1,538 |
| Beverly Hills | 1,590 | $47,313 | $156,700 | $942 |
| Golinda | 836 | $62,438 | $138,300 | $792 |
| Lorena | 1,497 | $88,250 | $281,000 | $867 |
| Woodway | 9,570 | $115,108 | $370,500 | $1,653 |
| Waco | 143,570 | $54,365 | $221,700 | $1,165 |
| Bellmead | 10,566 | $52,075 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
| Riesel | 1,453 | $98,063 | $178,500 | $1,172 |
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What is the median household income in Robinson, TX?
The median household income in Robinson is $99,289, 27% higher 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 Robinson?
The median home value in Robinson is $302,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Robinson?
The median gross rent in Robinson is $1,419 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Robinson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Robinson?
The median age in Robinson is 35.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Robinson?
The average commute to work in Robinson is 19 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robinson?
The unemployment rate in Robinson is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robinson?
22% 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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