At a Glance
Median Income
$37,594
$19,628 per capita
Home Value
$114,200
Zillow: $120,033
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
27.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
18.1% smoking rate
How Robbins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Robbins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Robbins a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Robbins residents earn a median household income of $37,594 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,628. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Robbins is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,033. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
12.2% of adults in Robbins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Robbins has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population4,956
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density3,418/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$37,594
Per Capita$19,628
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty27.4%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,200
Rent$1,188
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$120,033
Housing Units1,885
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation600 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Robbins was founded in 1917.
The median home in Robbins was built in 1964.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.