At a Glance
Median Income
$39,124
$22,197 per capita
Home Value
$89,500
Zillow: $115,471
Median Rent
$920/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,133/100K
4,369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
67.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Robstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Robstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Robstown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Robstown residents earn a median household income of $39,124 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,197. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Robstown is $89,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,471. Median rent is $920/month, with 32.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Robstown reports 1,133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 198% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,369/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in Robstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
67.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Robstown has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,222
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density787/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,124
Per Capita$22,197
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$920
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$115,471
Housing Units4,351
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,133/100K
Property4,369/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,039/100K
Burglary1,346/100K
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+67.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Robstown was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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