Washington · Metropolitan Area
Roy is a small town in Washington with a population of 798. Residents earn $88,500 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Roy receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Roy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Roy is $88,500, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Roy is $418,800, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,594 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Roy is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 867 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Roy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,500 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,408 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,385 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,381 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,476 |
| County GDP | $21,563M |
| Restaurants | 620 |
| Healthcare | 986 |
| Retail | 761 |
| Manufacturing | 166 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,518 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 42.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $418,800 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $611,229 |
| $/Sq Ft | $303 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,594 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,518 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,249/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 986 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 867.4/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 123.9/100K |
| Theft | 619.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 123.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9899°N, 122.5410°W |
| County FIPS | 53067 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 986 |
| Restaurants | 620 |
| Retail Stores | 761 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 42.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |