Robbinsdale, MN

Census place 2754808 · pop 14,234

D54/ 100
😐 Meh
D−
in MN
📍 Minnesota ranks #5 of 50 states →
🏆 Jobs2.6% · top 9%
🚽 Growth-1.6% · bottom 21%
Taxes
1.17% property · US 0.99%8.14% sales · US 7.00%up to 9.85% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Population growth (5yr)-1.6%21

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-1.6% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Violent crime rate392/100k25

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

392 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level96/10029

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

96/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property crime rate1808/100k33

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1808 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Property-tax burden1.17%40

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.17% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level4 days41

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

4 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$1,817/mo45

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$1,817/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Housing cost$295,60047

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$295,600 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Adult smoking13.3%49

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

13.3% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Poverty rate11.5%50

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

11.5% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Broadband access91.7%51

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

91.7% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Air quality (AQI)County-level42 AQI57

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

42 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Income inequality0.4262

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.42 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Uninsured adults8.2%64

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

8.2% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Median household income$88,25265

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$88,252 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Poor mental health16.0%66

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

16.0% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Homeownership71.0%69

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

71.0% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Bachelor's degree or higher41.4%71

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

41.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical inactivity20.6%75

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

20.6% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Commute time20 min75

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

20 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Adult obesity29.3%78

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

29.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Unemployment rateCounty-level2.6%91

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

2.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Frequently asked

Is Robbinsdale, MN a good place to live?
By the numbers, Robbinsdale scores 54/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is unemployment rate and its weakest is population growth (5yr). Minnesota overall ranks #5 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Robbinsdale, MN?
Robbinsdale reports 392 violent crimes per 100k and 1808 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Robbinsdale, MN expensive to live in?
Robbinsdale has a median home value of $295,600 and typical rent around $1,817/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Robbinsdale, MN?
Its weakest measured area is population growth (5yr) (-1.6%) — 21/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Robbinsdale, MN best at?
Its strongest measured area is unemployment rate (2.6%) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.