Royal City, WA

Washington · Metropolitan · City

2.4 Fair / 5.0
1,615 Population
$49,417 Median Income
$180,300 Home Value
$756 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
275 Violent Crime / 100K
24.9 yrs Median Age
15.3% Bachelor's Degree+
2.4
Overall
1.7
Economy
4.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population1,615
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density1,392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 23.0%

Economy

1.7/5
Median Income$49,417
Per Capita Income$20,635
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty Rate29.3%
County GDP$16,919M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$180,300
Zillow Value$343,086
Median Rent$756
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,472

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Depression21.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime275/100K
Property Crime1,557/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft412.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul33° / 76°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 28 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+45.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.36
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Work From Home8.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Royal City Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$49,417
Home Value$180,300
Median Rent$756
Poverty Rate29.3%
Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
Unemployment9.2%
Violent Crime274.7 /100K
Avg Temperature53.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,615
Population Density1,392 per sq mi
Median Age24.9 years
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23% Black 0.6% Hispanic 6.1% Other 70.3%
White23.0%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races70.3%

Language

English Only14.4%
Spanish Speakers85.6%
English 14.4% Spanish 85.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability1.4%
Health Insurance78.5%

Income

34% below avg
Median Household Income$49,417
Per Capita Income$20,635
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,362
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$87,174

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate9.2%
Poverty Rate29.3%
Total Establishments (County)5,416
County GDP$16,919M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation479
Healthcare Facilities684
Retail Stores596
Manufacturing164
Total Establishments5,416

Industry Mix

Restaurants 479 Healthcare 684 Retail 596 Manufacturing 164

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$87,174
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,091

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.6 min
Work From Home8.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

36% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$180,300
Zillow Home Value Index$343,086

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied58.8%

Rental Costs

35% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$756

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,091
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.82%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity36.6%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage78.5%
Regular Checkup66.8%
Premature Death Rate7,204 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access75.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)684
Restaurants (County)479

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime274.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape45.8 /100K
Robbery137.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault91.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,556.8 /100K
Burglary183.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft961.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft412.1 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)19
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

33°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median28.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,003 ft (306 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,392 per sq mi
Latitude46.9019°
Longitude-119.6207°
County FIPS53005

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.6%
D 37.7%

Republican +21.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
High School+45.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.36

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,392 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)19
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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