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Royalton, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Royalton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 878. Residents earn $59,757 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
878 Population 2,744/sq mi density
$59,757 Median Income $32,926 per capita
$144,100 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
95 Violent Crime/100K 95 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,757 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,100 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,757
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $144,100
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 95/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.2%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

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

People

Population878
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density2,744/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,757
Per Capita$32,926
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,100
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units460
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property95/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault95/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.7%
Libraries10

Is Royalton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Royalton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Royalton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Royalton is $59,757, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Royalton is $144,100, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Royalton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 95 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 95 per 100,000, 95% below the national average.

Education

18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Royalton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Royalton has a population of 878 with a density of 2,744 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

878
Total Population
2,744
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Royalton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.2%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Royalton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Royalton is $59,757, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Royalton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,757
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,926
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone70.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Royalton is $144,100, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,100
49% below US avg
Median List Price$379,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$379,000
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.0%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden29.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%
Housing Units460
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate4.31%
Royalton has a violent crime rate of 95 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 95 per 100,000 (95% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Royalton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent95.2/100K
75% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault95.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property95.2/100K
95% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft95.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Royalton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall29.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,744/sq mi
Coordinates40.1858°N, 76.7240°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 80.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below US avg
High School+85.8%
Graduate Degree+5.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,744/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.7%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone70.9%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home14.4%

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