At a Glance
Median Income
$49,417
$20,635 per capita
Home Value
$180,300
Zillow: $343,086
Median Rent
$756/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
45.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Royal City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royal City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royal City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royal City residents earn a median household income of $49,417 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,635. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royal City is $180,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,086. Median rent is $756/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Royal City reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 938/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Royal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
45.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royal City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,615
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density1,392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,417
Per Capita$20,635
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,300
Rent$756
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$343,086
Housing Units588
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property938/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary357/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,003 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+45.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Royal City was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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