Robertsdale is a small town of 6,793 in Alabama, with a median household income of $55,345
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Robertsdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Robertsdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Robertsdale city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Robertsdale's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Robertsdale costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Robertsdale, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$174,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$962
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,345
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Robertsdale's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
182.8 /100k
Property Crime
2729.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Robertsdale is served primarily by Baldwin County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Robertsdale, AL
National Avg
School District
Baldwin County
—
Elementary Schools
25
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
11
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Robertsdale sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 69.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Robertsdale's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Robertsdale roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $174,300 and median rent is $962/month.
Robertsdale's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2729.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Robertsdale are operated by Baldwin County.
The district has 25 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Robertsdale, AL has a population of 6,793, a median household income of $55,345, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Robertsdale averages 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.0 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Robertsdale, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36567.
The population of Robertsdale, Alabama is 6,793 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Robertsdale: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $174,300, median household income $55,345, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Robertsdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
