Neighborhood in Robinson, McLennan County

Living in Central Robinson, Robinson

B+

4th of 6areas in Robinson
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Robinson overall: B+

Central Robinson covers part of Robinson, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Robinson. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

  • Short commutes
  • Internet access scores low (20 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library3.5 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,060
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$267,000
Household income
$81,400
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Central Robinson

Central Robinson is an area in Robinson with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 15% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 6 areas in Robinson, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Robinson

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,040, 27% lower than the Robinson median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Central Robinson

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Central Robinson report card

Each grade compares Central Robinson with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,040, homes cost 3.3x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $81,400, 9.4% unemployed.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 92 violent crimes per 100k, 762 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 18 min, 2.4% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Robinson compared with Robinson

Better than Robinson

  • Median rent: $1,04027% lower than Robinson ($1,419)
  • Average commute: 18 min9% lower than Robinson (19 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 46%3 points lower than Robinson (48%)

Worse than Robinson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%16 points lower than Robinson (79%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%9 points lower than Robinson (92%)
  • Median household income: $81,40018% lower than Robinson ($99,289)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ARobinson IntermediateElementary, Robinson ISD0.9 mi
  • BRobinson Junior HighMiddle, Robinson ISD1 mi
  • ARobinson High SchoolHigh, Robinson ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Central Robinson

Median rent in Central Robinson is $1,040 a month, 27% lower than the Robinson median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $267,000, 12% lower than the Robinson median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,835 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRobinsonTexas
Median rent27% lower than Robinson$1,040$1,419$1,403
Median home value12% lower than Robinson$267,000$302,200$283,800
Home value to income8% higher than Robinson3.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Robinson46%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Robinson63%79%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Robinson14%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Robinson198119901992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,835
Mortgage payment
$1,461
Property tax
$373
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $267,000 home in Central Robinson, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereRobinsonTexas
Median household income18% lower than Robinson$81,400$99,289$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Robinson9.4%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Robinson5.4%3.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Robinson20%22%34%
Average commute9% lower than Robinson18 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Robinson2.4%9.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Robinson0.4%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Robinson83%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Robinson

Under 1816%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6435%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White91%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black3.1%
Asian3.4%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Robinson

  1. 1ASouthwest RobinsonMedian rent $1,670
  2. 2A-West RobinsonMedian rent $1,850
  3. 3A-Northwest RobinsonMedian rent $1,460
  4. 5BNorth RobinsonMedian rent $1,230
  5. 6B-Southeast RobinsonMedian rent $1,400

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Enfield EstatesEdinburg
  2. A-Central CanyonCanyon
  3. B+Oak ManorHouston

Questions about Central Robinson

Is Central Robinson a good place to live?

Central Robinson covers part of Robinson, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Robinson. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Central Robinson?

Median rent in Central Robinson is $1,040 a month, 27% lower than the Robinson median. The median home is worth $267,000, 12% lower than the Robinson median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Robinson.

What schools serve Central Robinson?

The closest rated public schools are Robinson Intermediate (elementary, rated A), Robinson Junior High (middle, rated B) and Robinson High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Robinson that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.