The Town FilesRobstown, Texas
City in Nueces County · population 10,143 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,000
- Household income
- $34,436
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 42.2
Robstown is a city of 10,143 people in Nueces County, Texas. The median home is worth $103,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 95% of Texas towns, more walkable than 92% of Texas towns, hipper than 77% of Texas towns.
How Robstown ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Robstown is worth $103,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $34,436, which is more affordable than 49% of Texas towns. Median rent is $956 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Robstown | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $956 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $34,436 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Robstown
| People | Robstown | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Robstown
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 46.9°F. About 31.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 124 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robstown since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 24, 2002 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 1, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 24, 2016.
Severe weather in Nueces County since 1996
Nueces County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Nueces County
Nueces County had 163,763 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,476 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Robstown itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Robstown
7 public schools with 3,073 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBSTOWN EARLY COLLEGE H S | 9-12 | 736 | 14.7 |
| ROBERT DRISCOLL JR STEM ACADEMY | PK-5 | 664 | 17.9 |
| SEALE J H | 6-8 | 498 | 13.8 |
| CALALLEN EAST EL | PK-2 | 467 | 13.7 |
| LOTSPEICH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | PK-5 | 364 | 20.2 |
| SAN PEDRO FINE ARTS ACADEMY | PK-5 | 246 | 18.9 |
| PETRONILA EL | PK-5 | 98 | 10.9 |
Towns near Robstown
- Bishop, TX16.4 mi · 3,174 people · home $111,800
- Sinton, TX19.7 mi · 5,504 people · home $142,000
- Taft, TX21.2 mi · 2,801 people · home $124,200
- Portland, TX21.6 mi · 20,383 people · home $234,800
- Mathis, TX22.4 mi · 4,333 people · home $81,500
- Kingsville, TX22.9 mi · 25,402 people · home $149,400
- Alice, TX24.4 mi · 17,891 people · home $131,100
- Ingleside, TX28.7 mi · 9,519 people · home $189,200
Robstown questions
Is Robstown, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Robstown scores better for retirees than 34% of Texas towns and quieter than 42%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Robstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Robstown is valued at $103,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,436, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $956 a month.
What is the weather like in Robstown?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 46.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Robstown get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 24, 2002. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)