Royal Center, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
747 Population 1,311/sq mi density
$47,422 Median Income $26,764 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $203,082 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,422 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $817/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Royal Center, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,422
37% below
$26,764 per capita
Home Value
$84,100
70% below
Zillow: $203,082
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Royal Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Royal Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
30%
Rent
70%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Royal Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Royal Center residents earn a median household income of $47,422 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,764. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 738 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Royal Center is $84,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,082. Median rent is $817/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

21.1% of adults in Royal Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Royal Center has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population747
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,311/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,422
Per Capita$26,764
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,960M
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,100
Rent$817
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$203,082
Housing Units427
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,871/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation734 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Royal Center was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.