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Robinson

Pop. 12,800·68th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Robinson, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,891/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$71
Falling (Monthly)
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Robinson · $1,891
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,891/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
Local median income
$99,289/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Robinson's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$995
1 BR
$762
2 BR
$978
3 BR
$1,665
4 BR+
$1,458
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$978/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,891 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,692/yr
At $1,891/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 1.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Robinson, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,800
Median income
$99,289
Median age
35.1
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
27.8%
22.2%
25%
14.6%
Under 1827.8%
18–3422.2%
35–5425%
55–6410.6%
65+14.6%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.8%
29.9%
White70.8%
Black6.7%
Hispanic29.9%
Education (25+)
34.2%
34.1%
22%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Robinson, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,282 → $99,289
up 13.8%
Population
12,336 → 12,800
up 3.8%
Renter share
19.8% → 21.1%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 22%
-1.3 pts
Median age
37.5 → 35.1
-2.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $87,282 to $99,289 across the same window, up 13.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,336 to 12,800 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change.

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At $1,891/mo, how Robinson rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Robinson rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Robinson. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Robinson, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Robinson is $1,891/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $995/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $978/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $762/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,665/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($99,289/yr), Robinson ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Robinson an affordable city for renters?

Robinson is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,891/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($99,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Robinson falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Robinson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,891/mo in Robinson. The local median household income is $99,289/yr, meaning the typical Robinson household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Robinson?

Rent in Robinson has increased 1.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Robinson rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Robinson is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #68 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,891/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Robinson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Robinson ($1,891/mo): Lacy-Lakeview ($1,361/mo), Waco ($1,373/mo), Temple ($1,400/mo).

What percentage of Robinson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of Robinson households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. Robinson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Robinson rent compare to the national average?

Robinson's median rent of $1,891/mo is $71 (4%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #68 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,891/mo, rent takes ~23% of Robinson's median household income ($99,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Robinson 23%Benchmark 30%
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