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Robbins, Illinois

Introduction to Robbins, Illinois

Robbins, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SE of Oak Lawn, Illinois and 15 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 6,635 people lived in Robbins.

Robbins History

The first European settlers came to the present-day town of Robbins in 1892. Samuel Gaither was the first person to settle in the village. Henry E. Robbins sold tracts of land to these settlers and established his first sub-division in 1910. On December 14, 1917, Robbins was officially incorporated as a village.

Robbins and nearby Attractions

  • American Police Center & Museum
  • Ernest Hemingway Birthplace
  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site
  • Lemon Lake County Park
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park

Things To Do In Robbins

Nearby historical sites and museums include the American Police Center & Museum, the Chicago Children’s Museum, the Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum, the Chicago Portage National Historic Site and the Ernest Hemingway’ Birthplace. The William W. Powers State Recreation Area, spread across an area of 160 acres, offers opportunities for fishing, boating and picnicking. The Balmoral Race Track, Lincoln Park Zoo, the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, Shedd Aquarium and the Morton Arboretum are all accessible from Robbins as well.

Robbins Transportation

Chicago Midway International is the closest major airport.

Robbins Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Chicago State University, South Suburban College and Moraine Valley Community College.

High Points

Robbins strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Robbins Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Robbins Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Robbins, IL

Comparing Robbins to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity57
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Rents64
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
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