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Robstown.
About
Life in Robstown
Robstown is a community of 10,222 people in Texas. The median household income is $34,436, and median rent runs about $956 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Robstown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
32.2%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
79.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Robstown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Robstown, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (94.6%), and 58.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
21.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.3%
of households
Married Couples
34.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
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 32% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Robstown
In Robstown, rent runs 32% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
63.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $109,945 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Robstown
Unemployment in Nueces County, which includes Robstown, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Robstown: Nueces County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nueces County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Robstown is about 3% of Nueces County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Robstown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.7 min avg
How Robstown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Robstown, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)
Regional airport · few flights373k 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 28% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Robstown runs 28% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
421.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,135
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Robstown Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nueces County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nueces County, which includes Robstown, the most common type is heat, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Drought | $6.0M |
| 2024 | 32 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 46 | Heat | $135,000 |
| 2022 | 25 | Cold/Wind Chill | $161,000 |
| 2021 | 27 | Flash Flood | $7.5M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $53.2M |
| 2019 | 8 | Drought | $135,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Flood | $450,000 |
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.
27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nueces County, county-wide
Robstown is about 3% of Nueces County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nueces County, which includes Robstown, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nueces County, county-wide
Robstown is about 3% of Nueces County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Robstown has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
124
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
72
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 47°F | 1.54" |
| Feb | 72°F | 51°F | 1.50" |
| Mar | 77°F | 57°F | 2.15" |
| Apr | 83°F | 64°F | 1.70" |
| May | 88°F | 70°F | 3.31" |
| Jun | 93°F | 75°F | 3.03" |
| Jul | 95°F | 76°F | 2.75" |
| Aug | 96°F | 76°F | 3.02" |
| Sep | 92°F | 72°F | 5.02" |
| Oct | 86°F | 65°F | 3.27" |
| Nov | 77°F | 56°F | 2.14" |
| Dec | 70°F | 49°F | 1.67" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Robstown
Uninsured
21.8%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Robstown
Robstown's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
7.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Padre Island National Seashore, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Robstown
Robstown has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Padre Island National Seashore (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
55 mi awayPublic Libraries in Robstown
Nueces County Public Libraries
1000 Terry Shamsie Blvd, Robstown
Cities Near Robstown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Robstown FAQ
Is Robstown, Texas affordable?⌄
Robstown's median rent is $956/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $34,436/year.
Is Robstown, Texas safe?⌄
Robstown's violent crime rate was 421 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2135 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Robstown, Texas?⌄
Nueces County, which includes Robstown, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Robstown, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Robstown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $956/month and median household income is $34,436/year. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Robstown, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Robstown is 23 minutes, which is about 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