Royal, IA

Royal, IA

At a Glance

How Royal Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Royal a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Royal residents earn a median household income of $57,450 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,831. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Royal is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,881. Median rent is $798/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Royal reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,334/100K.

Education

19.7% of adults in Royal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Royal has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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