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Robstown, Texas

Introduction to Robstown, Texas

Robstown, Texas, in Nueces county, is 16 miles W of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is part of the Corpus Christi metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 12,727 people people live in Robstown.

Robstown History

The area now known as the City of Robstown was established in 1906. It was named after Robert Driscoll. The economy of the city benefited due to its location at the juncture of the Brownsville and Mexican and the Texas and Mexican railroads. Robstown was officially incorporated in 1912. Oil was discovered in the area in 1930. The city also experienced a population explosion in the early 1930s.

Robstown and nearby Attractions

  • Alpha Museum
  • Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History
  • Texas State Aquarium
  • Asian Cultures Museum and Educational Center
  • Lake Corpus Christi State Park
  • Padre Island National Seashore

Things To Do In Robstown

Robstown has several open spaces and parks where you can enjoy an outing with your family and friends. Some of the local parks are Bauer Road Park, Portella Par, Massey Park, and Southside Park. One can also visit the Texas State Aquarium, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, and Padre Island National Seashore. The city also offers easy access to the Selena Museum, Asian Cultures Museum, King Ranch Museum, and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

Robstown Transportation

You can reach Corpus Christi International Airport within a few minutes.

Robstown Higher Education

Del Mar College is nearby. Higher educational facilities are also offered by Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Victoria College, and Coastal Bend College

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRobstown Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Robstown Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Robstown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Robstown Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Robstown, TX

Comparing Robstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime33

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