Royal City, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,615 Population 1,392/sq mi density
$49,417 Median Income $20,635 per capita
$180,300 Home Value $349,033 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$49,417 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$180,300 home value, $756/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Royal City, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,417
34% below
$20,635 per capita
Home Value
$180,300
36% below
Zillow: $349,033
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
45.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
64%
Rent
65%
Poverty
236%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Royal City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 12.8% (256% 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 $349,033. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,615
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density1,392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born41.5%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,417
Per Capita$20,635
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,300
Rent$756
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$349,033
Housing Units588
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
41.5% 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.