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Cost of Living in Robertson County, TX

Population 17,167 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$779
Median home value$185,900
Median household income$72,236

The median rent in Robertson County, TX is $779/month, 44% lower than the Texas median and 45% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $185,900, 44% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $72,236 a year, 8% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 12.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $31,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $940/mo

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Robertson County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Robertson CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$779$1,403$1,413
Median home value$185,900$283,800$332,700
Median household income$72,236$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate72.4%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher22.0%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate13.5%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.9%5.3%5.2%
Work from home5.8%14.4%15.1%
Median age41.435.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Robertson County, TX?

The median gross rent in Robertson County, TX is $779 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Robertson County, TX?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $31,160 a year in gross income.

Is Robertson County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 45% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.6 times the median household income.

Other counties in Texas

Harris County, TXRent $1,401 · Income $74,983Dallas County, TXRent $1,565 · Income $76,547Tarrant County, TXRent $1,547 · Income $84,207Bexar County, TXRent $1,354 · Income $72,341Travis County, TXRent $1,744 · Income $99,611Collin County, TXRent $1,859 · Income $121,600

Counties with a similar cost of living

Yankton County, SDRent $781 · Income $72,821Shelby County, IARent $783 · Income $72,738Roane County, TNRent $785 · Income $71,885Marshall County, ILRent $782 · Income $71,585Morgan County, WVRent $794 · Income $72,179Grant County, ARRent $788 · Income $71,549

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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