Royal, IL

Illinois

Royal is a small town in Illinois with a population of 313. Residents earn $93,500 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
313 Population 1,739/sq mi density
$93,500 Median Income $50,216 per capita
$144,600 Home Value
$1,109 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,600 home value, $1,109/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,500
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $144,600
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.1%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,109
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Royal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population313
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,739/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,500
Per Capita$50,216
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$4,180M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent$1,109
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units148
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Uninsured5.7%
Smoking12.0%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation684 ft (208 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.1%
Libraries10

Is Royal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Royal receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Royal stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Royal is $93,500, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Royal is $144,600, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,109 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Royal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Royal has a population of 313 with a density of 1,739 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 8.6% Black.

Population

313
Total Population
1,739
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Royal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Royal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Royal is $93,500, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Royal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,500
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,216
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
IRS Avg AGI$57,745

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,313
County GDP$4,180M

Business (County)

Restaurants146
Healthcare150
Retail212
Manufacturing72

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,912
40% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Royal is $144,600, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,109 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,600
49% below US avg
Median List Price$259,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$259,900
$/Sq Ft$119
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,109
5% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.6%
Housing Units148
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,912
40% above US avg
Effective Rate3.40%
In Royal, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.7% of residents lack health insurance. 12.0% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 16.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Royal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.0%
14% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.0%
Short Sleep33.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Uninsured5.7%
34% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.2%
Dental Visits67.9%
Premature Death12,430/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access68.4%
Healthcare Facilities150
Royal has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation684 ft (208 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,739/sq mi
Coordinates40.1931°N, 87.9719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17183
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.7-point margin. 88.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%
D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 35.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
28% below US avg
High School+98.7%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,739/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.1%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants146
Retail Stores212

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.0%

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