Texas · Metropolitan Area
Royse City is a small city in Texas with a population of 17,357. Residents earn $116,424 per year, which is 55% above the national average.
Based on current data, Royse City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Royse City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Royse City is $116,424, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Royse City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Royse City is $288,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,108 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Royse City is below the national average at 162 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 753 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Royse City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 81.7% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.3% |
| 37% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,424 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,286 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,095 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $129,850 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,378 |
| County GDP | $7,866M |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Healthcare | 369 |
| Retail | 308 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,177 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.18% |
| Commute Time | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.5% |
| Census Median | $288,400 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $314,148 |
| Median List Price | $345,000 |
| Median List Price | $345,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 33.6% |
| Inventory | 155 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,108 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,133 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,177 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.18% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,798/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 369 |
| Total Violent | 162.0/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 133.5/100K |
| Total Property | 753.0/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 162.0/100K |
| Theft | 505.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 85.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9797°N, 96.3164°W |
| County FIPS | 48397 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.2% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 369 |
| Restaurants | 261 |
| Retail Stores | 308 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 32.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.5% |