At a Glance
Median Income
$57,917
$46,765 per capita
Home Value
$61,300
Zillow: $257,145
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
16.1% smoking rate
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royal residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,765. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royal is $61,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,145. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.7% of adults in Royal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royal has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age70.0 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$46,765
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$777M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,300
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$257,145
Housing Units47
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
Elevation1,878 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute24 min
Broadband55.2%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Royal was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.