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Robertsdale, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Baldwin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,985 Population 1,009/sq mi density
$55,707 Median Income $37,004 per capita
$198,200 Home Value $263,850 Zillow
$997 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
260 Violent Crime/100K 4,579 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,707 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$198,200 home value, $997/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Robertsdale, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,707
26% below
$37,004 per capita
Home Value
$198,200
30% below
Zillow: $263,850
Median Rent
$997/mo
14% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
32% below
4,579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
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)

Income
74%
Home Value
70%
Rent
86%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
68%
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.