Neighborhood in Robstown, Nueces County

Living in Central Robstown, Robstown

D+

1st of 3areas in Robstown
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Robstown overall: F

Central Robstown covers part of Robstown, TX, home to about 4,100 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Robstown. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe4.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.3 mi
Childcare1.8 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
4,080
Median rent
$790
Median home value
$108,000
Household income
$64,700
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Central Robstown

Central Robstown is an area in Robstown with about 4,100 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Robstown, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Central Robstown

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $790, 17% lower than the Robstown median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $64,700, 88% higher than the Robstown median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Central Robstown

  • Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 8.2% across Robstown.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Central Robstown report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $790, homes cost 1.7x income.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $64,700, 14% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 421 violent crimes per 100k, 2,135 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 19 min, 8.6% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    9.7% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    37% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Robstown compared with Robstown

Better than Robstown

  • Median household income: $64,70088% higher than Robstown ($34,436)
  • Home value to income: 1.7x44% lower than Robstown (3.0x)
  • People below the poverty line: 22%10 points lower than Robstown (32%)

Worse than Robstown

  • Unemployment rate: 14%6 points higher than Robstown (8.2%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%2 points lower than Robstown (64%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FRobert Driscoll Jr STEM AcademyElementary, Robstown ISD1.4 mi
  • FSeale Junior HighMiddle, Robstown ISD1.2 mi
  • BRobstown Early College High SchoolHigh, Robstown ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Central Robstown

Median rent in Central Robstown is $790 a month, 17% lower than the Robstown median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $108,000, 5% higher than the Robstown median, which means a monthly payment of about $754 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRobstownTexas
Median rent17% lower than Robstown$790$956$1,403
Median home value5% higher than Robstown$108,000$103,000$283,800
Home value to income44% lower than Robstown1.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Robstown57%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Robstown62%64%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Robstown7.0%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Robstown197319701992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$754
Mortgage payment
$591
Property tax
$163
Median rent, for comparison
$790

Based on a $108,000 home in Central Robstown, 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

MeasureHereRobstownTexas
Median household income88% higher than Robstown$64,700$34,436$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Robstown14%8.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Robstown22%32%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Robstown9.7%7.7%34%
Average commute17% lower than Robstown19 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Robstown8.6%5.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Robstown9.2%6.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Robstown84%80%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central Robstown

Under 1820%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6434%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White2.8%
Hispanic or Latino96%
Black0.8%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Robstown

  1. 2FSan PedroMedian rent $1,320
  2. 3FNorth San PedroMedian rent $1,520

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DSoutheast Wichita FallsWichita Falls
  2. C-Southwest SlatonSlaton
  3. DNorth TylerTyler

Questions about Central Robstown

Is Central Robstown a good place to live?

Central Robstown covers part of Robstown, TX, home to about 4,100 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Robstown. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Central Robstown?

Median rent in Central Robstown is $790 a month, 17% lower than the Robstown median. The median home is worth $108,000, 5% higher than the Robstown median. A median home costs 1.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Robstown.

What schools serve Central Robstown?

The closest rated public schools are Robert Driscoll Jr STEM Academy (elementary, rated F), Seale Junior High (middle, rated F) and Robstown Early College High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 Census block groups in this part of Robstown 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.