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Is Robstown, TX expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,00643% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$37,139about $3,095/month · 57% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$103,00069% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,240 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 66 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Robstown
$1,006
Roanoke
$1,834
Raymondville
$927
San Elizario
$965
Sweetwater
$1,379
Ingleside
$1,754
Galena Park
$1,355

How much do households earn in Robstown?

Under $25k
28.9%
$25k–50k
15.9%
$50k–100k
26.8%
$100k–150k
7.6%
$150k+
5.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Robstown

SizeRobstownU.S. average
1 bedroom$785$1,324
2 bedrooms$852$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,028$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,777$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Robstown overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Robstown, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Robstown

🏛️ Property tax$1,794a year · 1.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$242a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Robstown

Commute to work22.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree7.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line32.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Robstown?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $291 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,006
Owning
$715

Owning assumes a typical $103,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,300 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Robstown, TX?

Renting in Robstown costs a median of about $1,006 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Robstown?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,240 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Robstown cheap or expensive?

Robstown is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.5% of the typical household income of $37,139. It ranks 66th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Robstown?

The median homeowner in Robstown pays $1,794 a year in property taxes, about 1.74% of the median home value.

Is Robstown 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 Robstown?

The median home value in Robstown is $103,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

10,236 people live in Robstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.