At a Glance
Home Value
$54,400
Zillow: $171,282
Median Rent
$283/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
71.9% high school+
Unemployment
23.1%
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
14.7% smoking rate
How Royal Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royal Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royal Lakes a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royal Lakes is $54,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,282. Median rent is $283/month, with 27.3% 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 2000.
Education
3.9% of adults in Royal Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royal Lakes has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population318
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,546
Unemployment23.1%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
Home Value$54,400
Rent$283
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$171,282
Housing Units139
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation644 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+71.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband67.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Royal Lakes was founded in 1957.
The median home in Royal Lakes was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.