Area guide · Linn County, Iowa

Robins

A small city just north of Cedar Rapids, with newer subdivisions on bigger lots and the Cedar Valley Nature Trail running through town.

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3,353People, 2020 census
$413,400Median value of owner-occupied homes, Census estimate 2020-24
Cedar Rapids CSDMost of the city. Parts are in Linn-Mar and Alburnett
$31.44+Consolidated property tax levy per $1,000 of taxable value, fiscal 2026-27. Up to $35.52 depending on the school district
Drive times from central Robins
15 minDowntown Cedar RapidsAbout 8 miles
10 minCollins Aerospace campus, NE Cedar RapidsAbout 4 miles
50 minDowntown Iowa CityAbout 36 miles
30 minThe Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)About 18 miles

Typical times without traffic, from OpenStreetMap routing. Rush hour runs longer.

About Robins

Room to spread out, close to the city.

Robins was platted in 1888 on land farmer Joseph Robins bought from the government in 1842. By land area it's now the third-largest city in Linn County.

It has roughly doubled in homes since 2000, from about 600 to about 1,250 in 2020. Newer subdivisions include Eagle View, Sandridge, Wood's Edge at Dry Creek and Robins Landing.

Around town
Cedar Valley Nature Trail

About 4 miles of the regional trail run through Robins, with trailheads at Boyson Road and County Home Road.

South Troy Park

The city's original park, with a shelter, playground, ball diamonds and courts, connected to the trail.

East Knoll Park

The newest city park, with two shelters, playgrounds and a paved walking trail.

Wickiup Hill Learning Center

A Linn County nature center just west of town, with more than 5 miles of trails and a wetland boardwalk.

Before you buy here
Three school districts, three tax rates.

Robins is split among the Cedar Rapids, Linn-Mar and Alburnett school districts, and the 2026-27 tax rate runs from about $31.44 to $35.52 per $1,000 depending on which one a home is in.

The district follows the parcel, not the mailing address. I confirm it and pull the current tax bill on every home we look at.

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Sources: 2020 US Census; Census ACS 2020-24 via Census Reporter; Linn County Auditor, consolidated levy rates FY2026-27; City of Robins and its 2013 Comprehensive Plan; Linn County Conservation; Wikipedia, "Robins, Iowa".

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