At a Glance
Median Income
$93,500
$50,216 per capita
Home Value
$144,600
Zillow: $214,423
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royal a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royal residents earn a median household income of $93,500 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,216. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royal is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,423. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Royal reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Royal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royal has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population313
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,739/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,500
Per Capita$50,216
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent$1,109
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$214,423
Housing Units148
Rent Burden14.2%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation684 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Royal was founded in 1882.
The median home in Royal was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.