At a Glance
Median Income
$59,757
$32,926 per capita
Home Value
$144,100
Zillow: $257,494
Median Rent
$950/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
95/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Royalton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royalton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royalton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royalton residents earn a median household income of $59,757 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,926. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royalton is $144,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,494. Median rent is $950/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Royalton reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 95/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Royalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royalton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population878
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density2,744/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,757
Per Capita$32,926
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,100
Rent$950
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$257,494
Housing Units460
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property95/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault95/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation318 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Royalton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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