Roy, WA

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
798 Population 1,663/sq mi density
$88,500 Median Income $36,408 per capita
$418,800 Home Value $611,229 Zillow
$1,594 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,500 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$418,800 home value, $1,594/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,500
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $418,800
49% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,594
37% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

How Roy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population798
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,663/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita$36,408
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$21,563M
Commute43 min

Housing

A
Home Value$418,800
Rent$1,594
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$611,229

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property867/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary124/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation368 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+93.9%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute43 min
Libraries7

Is Roy a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Roy has a population of 798 with a density of 1,663 people per square mile. The median age is 33.9 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.3%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Black.

Population

798
Total Population
1,663
People / sq mi
33.9yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Roy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.0%
55% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roy is $88,500, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Roy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,500
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,408
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
IRS Avg AGI$86,381

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,476
County GDP$21,563M

Business (County)

Restaurants620
Healthcare986
Retail761
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,518
86% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.8 min
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Roy is $418,800, 49% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,594 (37% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $611,229.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$418,800
49% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$611,229

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$303
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio102.0%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,594
37% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,518
86% above US avg
Effective Rate1.56%
In Roy, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.3% report depression. 17.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Roy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.2%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate68.9%
Premature Death7,249/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access75.7%
Healthcare Facilities986
Roy has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 867 per 100,000 (56% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Roy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property867.4/100K
56% below US avg
Burglary123.9/100K
Theft619.6/100K
Vehicle Theft123.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Roy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall3.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation368 ft (112 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,663/sq mi
Coordinates46.9899°N, 122.5410°W
County FIPS53067
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 58.5%

Winner: Democrat by 20.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,663/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities986
Restaurants620
Retail Stores761

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.8 min
Work from Home4.7%

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