Robstown is a small city of 10,246 in Texas, with a median household income of $35,417
and a 10.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Robstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Robstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Robstown 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: 91.3
Robstown's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Robstown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Robstown, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$952
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Robstown's violent crime rate is 394.2 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
394.2 /100k
Property Crime
2653.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Robstown is served primarily by ROBSTOWN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Robstown, TX
National Avg
School District
ROBSTOWN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
67.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Robstown sees average highs of 67.5°F in January
and 94.8°F in July,
with 31.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Robstown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Robstown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,000 and median rent is $952/month.
Robstown's violent crime rate is 394.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2653.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Robstown are operated by ROBSTOWN ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Robstown, TX has a population of 10,246, a median household income of $35,417, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%.
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.
Robstown averages 67.5°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.1 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Robstown, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78380.
The population of Robstown, Texas is 10,246 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Robstown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $81,000, median household income $35,417, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Robstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
