salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.2 minutes. Most homes (78.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,720 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 223 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Robinson?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Robinson
| Size | Robinson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,047 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $802 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,029 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,752 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,534 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Robinson overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Robinson, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Robinson
Life in Robinson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Robinson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $604 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $302,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Robinson, TX?
Renting in Robinson costs a median of about $1,493 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Robinson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,720 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Robinson cheap or expensive?
Robinson is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $107,083. It ranks 223rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Robinson?
The median homeowner in Robinson pays $4,666 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.
Is Robinson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Robinson?
The median home value in Robinson is $302,200, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,800 people live in Robinson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.