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Royse City, TX

Texas · Rockwall County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
17,357 Population 860/sq mi density
$116,424 Median Income $41,286 per capita
$288,400 Home Value $314,148 Zillow
$2,108 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 1,241 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,424 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$288,400 home value, $2,108/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $116,424
55% higher than US avg
Home Value $288,400
2% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 162/100K
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.2%
13% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,108
81% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population17,357
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,424
Per Capita$41,286
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$7,866M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$288,400
Rent$2,108
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$314,148
Housing Units5,509
Rent Burden42.4%

Crime

F
Violent162/100K
Property1,241/100K
Murder14.8/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary111/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Uninsured13.8%
Smoking11.9%
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation528 ft (161 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.54

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.6%
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Is Royse City a Good Place to Live?

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, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Royse City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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 1,241 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.

Education

29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

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. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Royse City has a population of 17,357 with a density of 860 people per square mile, spread across 15.1 square miles. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.8% female and 47.2% male. The city is predominantly White (69.9%), with 11.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 81.7% of residents, while 18.3% speak Spanish. 7.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 7.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 86.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

17,357
Total Population
860
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
15.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Royse City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 81.7%
4% above US avg
Spanish 18.3%
37% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Royse City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Royse City is $116,424, which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,286. The average weekly wage is $1,095, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,378 business establishments, including 261 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 15.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Royse City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$116,424
55% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,286
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
IRS Avg AGI$129,850
Gini Index0.413 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,378
County GDP$7,866M

Business (County)

Restaurants261
Healthcare369
Retail308
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,177
162% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.8 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Royse City is $288,400, 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $314,148. Homes sell for 98.3% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $2,108 (81% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 86.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,509 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2007. The average annual property tax is $9,177 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 42.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$288,400
2% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$314,148
Median List Price$345,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$345,000
$/Sq Ft$145
Homes Sold22
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops33.6%
Inventory155

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,108
81% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,133
Rent Burden42.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.0%
Owner-Occupied86.0%
Renter-Occupied14.0%
Housing Units5,509
Median Year Built2007

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,177
162% above US avg
Effective Rate3.18%
In Royse City, 35.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.7% of residents, below the national average. 30.3% have high blood pressure. 11.9% are current smokers. 19.1% report binge drinking. 22.9% are physically inactive. 23.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.6% experience frequent mental distress. 13.8% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,511. The dentist ratio is 1:1,433. 82.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Royse City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.1%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.9%
15% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.8%
Short Sleep36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.7%
Uninsured13.8%
60% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,511
Dentists1:1,433
Mental Health1:536
Checkup Rate72.9%
Dental Visits60.7%
Premature Death5,798/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access82.4%
Healthcare Facilities369
Royse City has a violent crime rate of 162 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 88.6 per 100,000, robbery at 7.4, rape at 51.7. The murder rate is 14.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,241 per 100,000, 37% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 990, burglary at 111, vehicle theft at 140 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Royse City receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent162.5/100K
57% below US avg
Murder14.8/100K
134% above US avg
Rape51.7/100K
Robbery7.4/100K
Assault88.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,240.9/100K
37% below US avg
Burglary110.8/100K
Theft989.7/100K
Vehicle Theft140.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
Traffic Accidents396
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Royse City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density860/sq mi
Coordinates32.9797°N, 96.3164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRockwall County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 92 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 115 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 56 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 118 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 136 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 107 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 57 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 139 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 133 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 40 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 97 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 63 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 122 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 131 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 106 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 69 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 61 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 129 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

758 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,791 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 85 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 33 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 59 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 98 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 77 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 80 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 29 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 47 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 100 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 72 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 78 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 14 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 62 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
February 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Royse City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.0").

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Royse City is located in Rockwall County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 70% of the vote, a 40.9-point margin. 93.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 369 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
Traffic Accidents396
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below US avg
High School+89.7%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
School Test Score6.54
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density860/sq mi
Total Area15.1 sq mi
CountyRockwall County County

Services

Broadband Access93.6%
Avg Download Speed126.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed26.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities369
Restaurants261
Retail Stores308

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.8 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.5%
Average costs for common services in Royse City. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit $340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit $194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit $2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning $126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling $243 ($146–$388)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement $194 ($97–$340)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair $388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install $6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair $971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement $8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested) $14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense $4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation $486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation $2,428 ($971–$4,855)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$243)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$126)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread $3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb) $0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly) $388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter $194 ($97–$388)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$827
Toddler$762
Preschool$736
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$723
Toddler$684
Preschool$675
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Rockwall County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services 6,584 265 $24,318 1.74
Retail Trade 6,303 302 $41,337 1.52
Health Care & Social Assistance 5,857 421 $67,032 0.98
Construction 3,195 396 $79,873 1.46
Manufacturing 2,877 111 $74,234 0.84
Professional & Technical Services 2,694 530 $87,652 0.93
Administrative & Waste Services 1,914 230 $52,731 0.78
Other Services 1,814 236 $43,515 1.45
Wholesale Trade 1,428 164 $84,406 0.87
Finance & Insurance 1,050 190 $99,586 0.62
Transportation & Warehousing 913 87 $53,026 0.52
Arts & Entertainment 680 50 $23,251 0.97
Educational Services 495 41 $30,126 0.58
Real Estate 396 160 $65,459 0.61
Information & Technology 239 47 $98,137 0.31
Utilities 114 6 $147,159 0.72
Mining & Oil/Gas 70 32 $81,576 0.45
Unclassified 45 32 $55,004 0.78
Agriculture & Forestry 31 8 $46,172 0.09
Management of Companies 26 12 $186,288 0.04

Schools in Royse City

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ROYSE CITY H S High 2,526 144 17.5:1
OUIDA BALEY MIDDLE Middle 934 57 16.4:1
ANITA SCOTT EL Elementary 712 52 13.7:1
RUTH CHERRY EL Elementary 654 44 14.9:1
W R (BILL) FORT EL Elementary 614 46 13.3:1
HARRY HERNDON EL Elementary 536 41 13.1:1
DAVIS EL Elementary 500 38 13.2:1
PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) ROYSE CITY EL (Charter) Elementary 220 21 10.5:1
EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 3 (Charter) Elementary 129 10 12.9:1
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Radio Stations near Royse City

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yesterday USA Red Network nostalgia, old time radio AAC 128 kbps
Yesterday USA Blue Network nostalgia, old time radio AAC 128 kbps
WBAP News Talk news talk AAC+ 48 kbps
106.1 KISS-FM (KHKS) — AAC
WRR Classical 101.1 FM classical, classical music AAC 64 kbps
Babe Radio classical, contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Talk Radio 1190 talk AAC
91.7 KXT The Republic of Music — MP3 128 kbps
Mix 102.9 FM - Dallas adult contemporary AAC
KCBI 90.9 FM christian contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 102.1 FM - Dallas adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC
92.9 KUZU — MP3 320 kbps
97.1 The Eagle Rocks classic rock, rock AAC 24 kbps
93.1 KMKT - KATY COUNTRY contemporary country, country music MP3 64 kbps
JINKS 007 — MP3
KUZU-LP 92.9 FM Denton, TX community radio, denton MP3 320 kbps
SportsRadio 1310 & 96.7 The Ticket sports AAC+ 48 kbps
91.7 KXT — MP3 128 kbps
NOAA Weather Radio - Dallas, Texas (KEC56) local weather MP3 32 kbps
KNON Voice of the People americana, blues MP3 128 kbps
K104 hip hop AAC+ 64 kbps
freak radio — AAC 24 kbps

Campgrounds Near Royse City

5 campgrounds found near Royse City.

NameRatingSitesPrice
CLEAR LAKE (TX) 4.1/5 23 $30–$150
EAST FORK (TX) 4.0/5 70 $14–$150
LAVONIA 3.8/5 45 $14–$30
LAKELAND PAVILION 2.7/5 1 $150
HACKBERRY PAVILION 1.0/5 — $150

National Parks Near Royse City

7 national parks and monuments found near Royse City.

ParkTypeFee
Bonham State Park State Park Free
Cedar Hill State Park State Park Free
Eisenhower State Park State Park Free
Lake Tawakoni State Park State Park Free
Purtis Creek State Park State Park Free
Ray Roberts Lake State Park State Park Free
Ray Roberts Lake State Park State Park Free

Museums in Royse City

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FORNEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION LEAGUEHISTORIC PRESERVATION200 S BOIS DARC9725522400$1,404,988
AUDIE MURPHY AMERICAN COTTON MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM600 INTERSTATE 30 FRONTAGE ROAD9034504502$159,710
AUDIE L. MURPHY GUN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9034541990
CADDO MILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2312 MAIN ST9034506243
FARMERSVILLE HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
FATE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GRIFFITH HOMEPLACE MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION9725636536
HUNT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM-ENDE-GAILLARD HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION600 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 309034504502
KAUFMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LAKESIDE AUTO MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9727719919
ROCKWALL COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROCKWALL COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION901 E WASHINGTON ST9727221507
ROWLETT HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION4601 LAKE HILL DRIVE
TERRELL HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9725246082
WYLIE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WYLIE SPORTS HALL OF HONORGENERAL MUSEUM
ZANER ROBISON HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION124 S ARCH ST9726357438

Libraries in Royse City

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
RITA & TRUETT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY300 COUNTRY CLUB DR BLDG 3000.0189,529
ROWLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY3900 MAIN ST0.0167,865
ROCKWALL COUNTY LIBRARY1215 E YELLOW JACKET LN0.0166,052
W WALWORTH HARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY1 LOU FINNEY BLVD0.0116,387
RITER C HULSEY PUBLIC LIBRARY301 N ROCKWALL ST0.088,708
CF GOODWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY309 N ARCH ST0.020,870
CHARLES J RIKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY203 ORANGE AVE0.020,094
TAWAKONI AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY340 W HWY 2760.08,423
LOIS NELSON PUBLIC LIBRARY323 MCKINNEY AVE0.06,281

Farmers Markets in Royse City

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Forney Artisan & Farmers Market210 E. Broad St.03/11/2017 to 11/11/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
Farmers Market - Greenville, TX Market Square, East Lee Street at Bois d'ArcVisit
Rockwall Farmers Market05/03/2014 to 09/27/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Breweries in Royse City

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hemisphere Brewing Co LlcBrewers2015 Kristy Ln9727224535
Woodcreek Brewing CompanyFood & Drink, Breweries, Brewery1400 E Interstate 30(972) 589-0048, 19725890048, 9725890048Visit

Nursing Homes in Royse City

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
ROYSE CITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
901 W INTERSTATE 30
 For profit - Corporation 124 105 5/5 — 1/5 5/5 9726369100

Pharmacies in Royse City

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
ROYSE CITY PHARMACY 205 EAST MAIN STREET 972-635-2451

EV Charging Stations in Royse City

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger5005 I-30Tesla8TESLApublic
Walmart 5987 - Royse City, TX494 I-30Electrify America4CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
BUCEES ROYSE CY ROYSE 1-25005 Interstate 30ChargePoint Network2J1772COMBOpublic
BUCEES ROYSE CY ROYSE 3-45005 Interstate 30ChargePoint Network2J1772COMBOpublic
BUCEES ROYSE CY ROYSE 5-65005 Interstate 30ChargePoint Network2J1772COMBOpublic

Cell Towers in Royse City

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
0.65 MILE W OF SAXLE ON SHELBY AVE. 1 MILE WTOWER110
29016 FM 429 (55891)LTOWER79
29016 FM 429 (55891)LTOWER79
29016 FM 429 (55891)LTOWER79
29016 FM 429 (55891)LTOWER79
5503 Highway #380 East (77804)LTOWER63
2715 SOUTH FM 36 (97409)LTOWER61
3289 Hwy 276 West (77818)LTOWER60
16048 FARM MARKET 1778 (79717)LTOWER60
16048 FARM MARKET 1778 (79717)LTOWER60
1602 HIGHWAY 380 WEST (55371)LTOWER57
1602 HIGHWAY 380 WEST (55371)LTOWER57

Fire Stations in Royse City

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Royse City Fire Department305 N ArchMostly volunteer972-524-4819
Union Valley Volunteer Fire Department7965 FM 1565Volunteer972-635-9715

Bridges in Royse City

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195615857,161F
CulvertConcrete19555557,161F
CulvertConcrete19573049,281F
CulvertConcrete19575349,281F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201635027,070G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201635027,070F
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete195618227,056F
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete195612126,134F
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete195612126,134P
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete195618226,134F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195612026,134F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195612026,134F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201927020,100G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201927018,350G
SlabConcrete1949759,298F
CulvertConcrete1951318,041G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1999907,162G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20088007,037G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19991206,534F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20051203,229G
CulvertConcrete1963282,370G
CulvertConcrete1990221,361G
CulvertConcrete196030640F
CulvertConcrete196025640G
CulvertConcrete201653250G
Arch (Deck)Concrete2004151150G
Truss (Thru)Steel2007130100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198055100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19853050F
CulvertConcrete20072440G

Airports Near Royse City

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dallas Fort Worth International AirportDFWLarge Airport
Dallas Love FieldDALLarge Airport
Mid-Way Regional Airport—Medium Airport
North Texas Regional Airport Perrin FieldPNXMedium Airport
Van Zandt County Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Adams Field—Small Airport
Addison AirportADSSmall Airport
Aero Country Airport—Small Airport
Air Park Dallas Airport—Small Airport
Airpark East Airport—Small Airport
Ambia Farm Airport—Small Airport
B.S. Air Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Barstool Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Baum Airport—Small Airport
Baylie Airport—Small Airport
Bee Creek Airport—Small Airport
Bishop Field—Small Airport
Bishop's Landing Airport—Small Airport
Blackjack Field—Small Airport
Blue Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Bowen Lake Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Bucker Field—Small Airport
Butler Airport—Small Airport
Caddo Mills Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Cade Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Campbell Field—Small Airport
Canton Hackney Airport—Small Airport
Card Aerodrome—Small Airport
Casey Field—Small Airport
Chimera Aerodrome—Small Airport
Claasen Airport—Small Airport
Commerce Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Coyote Crossing Airport—Small Airport
Culp Airport—Small Airport
Dallas Executive AirportRBDSmall Airport
Dallas South Port Airport—Small Airport
Davidson Farms Airport—Small Airport
Delva Field Airport—Small Airport
Dennis's Flying Farm Airport—Small Airport
Eagle's Nest Estates Airport—Small Airport
Echo Lake Airport—Small Airport
Eisenbeck Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Embarcadero Airport—Small Airport
Ennis Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Erco Field—Small Airport
Finney Field—Small Airport
Fly-N-Ski Airport—Small Airport
Flyers Field—Small Airport
Flying 'T' Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Flying B Ranch Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in Royse City

9 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Caddo Mills Police Department2309 Main Street
Farmersville Police Department134 North Washington Street
Fate Department of Public Safety
Heath Police Department
Kaufman Sheriff’s Substation1911 Stadium Drive
Rockwall County Sheriffs Department950 T L Townsend Drive
Royse City Police Department100 West Main Street
Terrell Police Headquarters1100 State Highway 34 North
Wylie Public Safety

Grocery Stores in Royse City

9 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
7-eleven Convenience Store 42663AConvenience Store2597 Fm 35
Circle K 2709948Convenience Store1240 Erby Campbell Blvd
CVS 10635Other476 N Erby Campbell
DOLLARTREE 9114Other610 W Interstate 30
Family Dollar 5421Other600 E Interstate 30
Murphy Express 8751Convenience Store901 N Erby Campbell Blvd
Tigermart 42 1Convenience Store117 W Interstate 30
Walmart Supercenter 5987Super Store494 W Interstate 30
Yuyu International MarketGrocery Store213 S Elm St

Post Offices in Royse City

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Post Office217 East Main Street

Treatment Centers in Royse City

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lakes Regional Community CenterBoth903-455-3987
Terrell State HospitalMental Health972-551-8566

DOL Wage Violations in Royse City

17 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $251,396 in back wages owed to 682 employees.

17
Violations
$251,396
Back Wages Owed
682
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
JCK Concrete — — 75189 — 1 $52,747 $636 83
Arboledas Mexican Grill — — 75189 — 1 $46,516 $775 60
Total Abatement Systems Corp — — 75189 — 1 $41,384 $360 115
OMi Crane Services — — 75189 — 1 $23,327 $598 39
Total Abatement Systems Corp. DBA TASCO — — 75189 — 1 $20,267 $2,252 9
BTA Self Storage — — 75189 — 1 $15,797 $1,215 13
Subway — Subway 75189 — 1 $12,426 $123 101
Southern Junction Night Club & Steak House — — 75189 — 1 $11,278 $221 51
New Beginnings Steel and Crane Service — — 75189 — 1 $8,835 $192 46
Guajardo Sprinklers — — 75189 — 1 $4,399 $880 5
Arby's #08655 — Inspire Brands 75189 — 1 $4,105 $137 30
Omarco Enterprise (Shell Gas Station) — — 75189 — 1 $3,225 $3,225 1
Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse — — 75189 — 1 $3,141 $31 102
Denny's Restaurant (#7980) — Dennys Corporation 75189 — 1 $1,948 $150 13
Royse City ISD — Compass Group 75189 — 1 $1,258 $1,258 1
Architectual Design & MFG, Inc. — — 75189 — 1 $408 $82 5
Alejandro's — — 75189 — 1 $335 $42 8

Churches & Religious Organizations in Royse City

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
8 DAY BAPTIST CHURCH1800 ELDERBERRY ST
BETHEL APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES300 REGAL CT
BIBLE WAY TO CALVARYPO BOX 835
CALLIGRAPHY FOR CHRIST609 SOUTHCREEK DR
CARMEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INC2106 FIMBRY DR
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INC6117 GRAHAM PT
COVENANT MINISTRIES OF TEXAS INC6376 STATE HIGHWAY 276 W
DEO GRATIS MINISTRIES INC1020 HEATHER CT
DISCIPLES 4 CHRIST OUTREACH MINISTRYPO BOX 493
DISTINQUISHED CHURCH OF GOD3644 SPRUCE ST
EMMAUS CHURCH2306 LACI LN
EXCELLING LIFE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED7223 VILLAGE FALLS LN
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ROYCE CITY900 PULLEN ST
FOUR WINDS CHURCHPO BOX 309
GENERATIONS CHURCH576 SABINE CREEK RD
GODSGRACEGIVERSINCPO BOX 89
GOSPEL ASSOCIATION OF DALLAS744 SABINE CREEK RD
HEAVENS HARBOR19759 FM 2755
HUYEN QUANG BUDDHIST RESEARCH INSTITUTE2840 S FM 1138
INDIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH CARMEL INC3209 HONEYCOMB WAY
LIFE CHAPEL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD189 WEATHER VANE CT
NEW LIFE CHURCH SCHOOL INC255 SUN HARVEST DR
NUEVA ESPERANZA BAPTIST CHURCH9789 S FM 548
OC CHURCH6391 LARK MEADOW CIR
PAPER FOXES1525 TRENT DR
RISE & SHINE AFRICA3137 HONEYCOMB WAY
ROYSE CITY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INCPO BOX 327
SABINE CREEK RANCH TRAING CENTER576 SABINE CREEK RD
SEED SOWERS INC1520 LORENA DR
SOLD-OUT MINISTRIES1708 RIVER OAK LN
TEMPLO MONTE SINAI EVANGELISTIC CENTER FOR THE NATIONS696 NORTHWARD DR
UNION VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST5944 COUNTY ROAD 2516
WAT LAO SIRI BUDDHAVAS OF DALLAS INC2772 BLACKLAND RD
YAHWEH INC405 WELCH DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Royse City

What is the population of Royse City?

Royse City has a population of 17,357 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 860 people per square mile, spread across 15.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.8% female and 47.2% male.

Is Royse City expensive to live in?

Royse City has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $116,424, 55% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $288,400 (2% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,108 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Royse City safe?

Royse City is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 162 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,241 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Royse City receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Royse City?

Royse City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Royse City?

The job market in Royse City is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,095. There are 3,378 business establishments in the area, including 261 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 15.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Royse City?

The median home value in Royse City is $288,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $314,148. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,108. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 86.0%. The average annual property tax is $9,177.

How are the schools in Royse City?

Schools in Royse City score 6.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 29.2% of adults in Royse City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Royse City?

The obesity rate in Royse City is 35.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 11.9% of adults are smokers. 22.9% are physically inactive. 23.3% of residents report depression. 13.8% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 82.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,511.

What is transportation like in Royse City?

The average commute in Royse City is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 73.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Royse City?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Royse City is 69.9% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 81.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 18.3% speak Spanish. 7.8% of the population are military veterans. 7.9% of residents have a disability. 86.7% have health insurance coverage.

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