At a Glance
Median Income
$55,707
$37,004 per capita
Home Value
$198,200
Zillow: $263,850
Median Rent
$997/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
4,579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Robertsdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Robertsdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Robertsdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Robertsdale residents earn a median household income of $55,707 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,004. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,757 business establishments, including 648 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Robertsdale is $198,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,850. Median rent is $997/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Robertsdale reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,579/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Robertsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Robertsdale has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,985
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,707
Per Capita$37,004
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$13,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,200
Rent$997
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$263,850
Housing Units2,741
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent260/100K
Property4,579/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault208/100K
Burglary763/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,957/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain69.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation124 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Robertsdale was founded in 1905.
The median home in Robertsdale was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 648 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.