Robinson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
12,668 Population 414/sq mi density
$95,579 Median Income $36,510 per capita
$269,000 Home Value $305,008 Zillow
$1,392 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
122 Violent Crime/100K 501 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$95,579 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, $1,392/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Robinson, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,579
27% above
$36,510 per capita
Home Value
$269,000
5% below
Zillow: $305,008
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
20% above
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
68% below
501/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Robinson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Robinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
127%
Home Value
95%
Rent
120%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Robinson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Robinson residents earn a median household income of $95,579 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,510. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Robinson is $269,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,008. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Robinson reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 501/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Robinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Robinson has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Data Overview

People

Population12,668
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,579
Per Capita$36,510
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,000
Rent$1,392
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$305,008
Housing Units4,169
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent122/100K
Property501/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation458 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Robinson was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.