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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$180,300
36% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
588
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$180,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$349,033
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.8%
Owner-Occupied
41.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$756/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $180,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,033 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $756 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 588 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 22.1% |