At a Glance
Median Income
$116,424
$41,286 per capita
Home Value
$288,400
Zillow: $309,341
Median Rent
$2,108/mo
42.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11.9% smoking rate
How Royse City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royse City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royse City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royse City residents earn a median household income of $116,424 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,286. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,378 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royse City is $288,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,341. Median rent is $2,108/month, with 42.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Education
29.2% of adults in Royse City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royse City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population17,357
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,424
Per Capita$41,286
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,400
Rent$2,108
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$309,341
Housing Units5,509
Rent Burden42.4%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation528 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Royse City was founded in 1885.
The median home in Royse City was built in 2007.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.