Living in Robstown, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robstown · Census data 2020–2024
Robstown has 10,236 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $34,436 (56% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $103,000, the median rent is $956/month.
Robstown at a glance
- Population
- 10,236
- Median age
- 42.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $34,436State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $103,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $956/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Robstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Robstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robstown the median home value is $103,000, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,485 a month in housing costs.
Robstown median household income
The median household income in Robstown is $34,436 and the income per person is $21,384. 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Robstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,315
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.68
Robstown demographics
- Population
- 10,236
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 3,784
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robstown ›
Education in Robstown
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Robstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robstown
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.9%
Robstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robstown | 10,236 | $34,436 | $103,000 | $956 |
| North San Pedro | 721 | $37,028 | $86,200 | — |
| Spring Gardens | 622 | $44,708 | $157,700 | — |
| La Paloma-Lost Creek | 439 | $2,499 | $332,800 | — |
| Banquete | 619 | $94,639 | — | — |
| Tierra Grande | 161 | $46,250 | — | — |
| Petronila | 120 | $123,750 | $263,900 | — |
| Driscoll | 511 | $39,035 | $100,900 | $1,102 |
| Odem | 2,102 | $69,267 | $89,400 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in Robstown, TX?
The median household income in Robstown is $34,436, 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 Robstown?
The median home value in Robstown is $103,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Robstown?
The median gross rent in Robstown is $956 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Robstown, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
What is the median age in Robstown?
The median age in Robstown is 42.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Robstown?
The average commute to work in Robstown is 23 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robstown?
The unemployment rate in Robstown is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robstown?
7.7% of adults in Robstown 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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