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Royston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County
Royston, GA
At a Glance
How Royston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Royston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Royston residents earn a median household income of $31,136 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,641. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royston is $220,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,129. Median rent is $508/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Royston reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,075/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Royston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.