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Living in
Robinson.
About
Life in Robinson
Robinson is a community of 12,668 people in Texas. The median household income is $99,289, median rent runs about $1,419 per month, and median home values are around $302,000. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Robinson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Robinson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Robinson, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (86.4%), and 13.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.6%
of households
Married Couples
60.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Robinson
In Robinson, home values are 6% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,666
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $300,809 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Robinson
Unemployment in McLennan County, which includes Robinson, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Robinson: McLennan County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
McLennan County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Robinson is about 5% of McLennan County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Robinson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.2 min avg
How Robinson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Robinson, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 89% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
Regional airport · few flights53k passengers boarded in 2025
- 93 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Robinson runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
762.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Robinson Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
McLennan County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In McLennan County, which includes Robinson, the most common type is drought, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Hail | $258,000 |
| 2024 | 32 | Heat | $577,000 |
| 2023 | 35 | Drought | $7.5M |
| 2022 | 25 | Drought | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 24 | Heat | $2.8M |
| 2020 | 17 | Heat | $128,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Heat | $19,500 |
| 2018 | 14 | Drought | $35,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
McLennan County, county-wide
Robinson is about 5% of McLennan County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in McLennan County, which includes Robinson, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
170
per year
Moderate Days
192
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
McLennan County, county-wide
Robinson is about 5% of McLennan County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Robinson has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
108
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
38
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
68
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 2.72" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.69" |
| Mar | 68°F | 48°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 3.16" |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 4.39" |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 3.61" |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 1.85" |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 2.44" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.15" |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 4.30" |
| Nov | 68°F | 46°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Robinson
Uninsured
8.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Robinson's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Waco
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco
Psychiatric · 3.6 mi away · Waco
Ascension Providence
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Waco
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Robinson
Robinson's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Robinson (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 14,785 students · in-state tuition $63,620 · 80% graduate · median earnings $72,408 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,668 students · in-state tuition $3,660 · 25% graduate · median earnings $42,245 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Robinson
Robinson has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
11 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
95 mi awayCities Near Robinson
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Robinson FAQ
Is Robinson, Texas affordable?⌄
Robinson's median rent is $1,419/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $99,289/year. Median home value is $302,200.
Is Robinson, Texas safe?⌄
Robinson's violent crime rate was 92 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 762 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Robinson, Texas?⌄
McLennan County, which includes Robinson, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Robinson, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Robinson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,419/month and median household income is $99,289/year. The median home value is $302,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Robinson, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Robinson is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from