The Town FilesRobertsdale, Alabama
City in Baldwin County · population 6,708 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,300
- Household income
- $59,152
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 39.7
Robertsdale is a city of 6,708 people in Baldwin County, Alabama. The median home is worth $229,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 96% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 81% of Alabama towns.
How Robertsdale ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Robertsdale is worth $229,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $59,152, which is more affordable than 14% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $996 a month. 70.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Robertsdale | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $996 | $834 |
| Median household income | $59,152 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Robertsdale
| People | Robertsdale | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Robertsdale
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 69.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robertsdale since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 13, 2001 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Baldwin County since 1996
Baldwin County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Baldwin County
Baldwin County had 85,118 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Robertsdale itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Public schools in Robertsdale
7 public schools with 4,030 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertsdale High School | 9-12 | 1,509 | 17.1 |
| Robertsdale Elementary School | PK-6 | 1,064 | 15.9 |
| Central Baldwin Middle School | 7-8 | 767 | 17.0 |
| Elsanor School | PK-6 | 362 | 14.5 |
| Rosinton School | PK-6 | 328 | 14.3 |
| South Baldwin Center For Technology | 9-12 | — | — |
| CF Taylor Alternative School | Other | — | — |
Towns near Robertsdale
- Loxley, AL9.0 mi · 3,710 people · home $398,500
- Fairhope, AL10.7 mi · 22,477 people · home $430,900
- Foley, AL11.3 mi · 20,335 people · home $289,300
- Daphne, AL11.3 mi · 27,462 people · home $323,400
- Spanish Fort, AL14.9 mi · 10,049 people · home $343,900
- Orange Beach, AL19.3 mi · 8,095 people · home $502,400
- Gulf Shores, AL19.3 mi · 15,014 people · home $382,700
- Bay Minette, AL23.6 mi · 8,107 people · home $173,000
Robertsdale questions
Is Robertsdale, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Robertsdale scores better for retirees than 22% of Alabama towns and quieter than 34%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Robertsdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Robertsdale is valued at $229,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,152, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $996 a month.
What is the weather like in Robertsdale?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 69.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Robertsdale get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robertsdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 13, 2001. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)