Robertsdale is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 7,189 people and three associated neighborhoods, Robertsdale is the 100th largest community in Alabama. Robertsdale has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Robertsdale, where the median household income is $55,345.00.
Robertsdale real estate is some of the most expensive in Alabama, although Robertsdale house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Robertsdale is worth considering.
Robertsdale is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.
One downside of living in Robertsdale is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Robertsdale, the average commute to work is 31.34 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Being a small city, Robertsdale does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
In terms of college education, the citizens of Robertsdale rank slightly lower than the national average. 13.29% of adults 25 and older in Robertsdale have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.
The per capita income in Robertsdale in 2022 was $35,633, which is wealthy relative to Alabama, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $142,532 for a family of four. However, Robertsdale contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Robertsdale is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Robertsdale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Robertsdale residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Robertsdale include English, Irish, German, European, and Dutch.
The most common language spoken in Robertsdale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.