At a Glance
Median Income
$80,461
$48,746 per capita
Home Value
$279,400
Zillow: $254,418
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.6% smoking rate
How Cape Royale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape Royale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cape Royale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cape Royale residents earn a median household income of $80,461 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,746. The unemployment rate stands at 21.0% (483% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cape Royale is $279,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,418. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
27.7% of adults in Cape Royale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape Royale has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population524
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,461
Per Capita$48,746
Unemployment21.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$523M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,400
Rent
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$254,418
Housing Units899
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,991/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation165 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute51 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cape Royale was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.