At a Glance
Median Income
$40,227
$87,524 per capita
Home Value
$50,600
Zillow: $76,740
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.8%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.3% smoking rate
How Roy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roy residents earn a median household income of $40,227 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,524. The unemployment rate stands at 21.8% (506% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 146 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roy is $50,600 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,740. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
29.2% of adults in Roy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roy has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans21.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,227
Per Capita$87,524
Unemployment21.8%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$162M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,600
Rent$1,055
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$76,740
Housing Units200
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain16.3 in/yr
Elevation5,894 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband51.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Did You Know?
The median home in Roy was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.