The Town FilesRobbinsdale, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 14,646 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,600
- Household income
- $88,252
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 39.4
Robbinsdale is a city of 14,646 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $295,600, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Minnesota towns, hipper than 100% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 98% of Minnesota towns.
How Robbinsdale ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Robbinsdale is worth $295,600, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $88,252, which is more affordable than 55% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,758 a month. 71.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Robbinsdale | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,600 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,758 | $991 |
| Median household income | $88,252 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.0% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Robbinsdale
| People | Robbinsdale | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.4% | — |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 90.2% |
Weather in Robbinsdale
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 7.0°F. About 34.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robbinsdale since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 2.5 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 482 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 14, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 292 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Robbinsdale itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Robbinsdale
2 public schools with 953 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBINSDALE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 611 | 13.3 |
| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 342 | 11.8 |
Towns near Robbinsdale
- Crystal, MN1.7 mi · 23,330 people · home $296,100
- Golden Valley, MN2.7 mi · 22,552 people · home $431,400
- New Hope, MN2.9 mi · 21,986 people · home $337,000
- Brooklyn Center, MN3.1 mi · 33,782 people · home $274,300
- Columbia Heights, MN4.4 mi · 21,973 people · home $277,600
- Minneapolis, MN5.2 mi · 429,954 people · home $362,200
- Fridley, MN5.4 mi · 29,590 people · home $302,900
- St. Louis Park, MN5.5 mi · 50,010 people · home $386,800
Robbinsdale questions
Is Robbinsdale, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Robbinsdale scores better for retirees than 22% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 2%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Robbinsdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Robbinsdale is valued at $295,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,252, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,758 a month.
What is the weather like in Robbinsdale?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 7.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.7 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Robbinsdale get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Robbinsdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)