Royston, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,335 Population 708/sq mi density
$31,136 Median Income $27,641 per capita
$220,500 Home Value $265,027 Zillow
$508 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,136 median income, 5.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, $508/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Royston, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,136
59% below
$27,641 per capita
Home Value
$220,500
22% below
Zillow: $265,027
Median Rent
$508/mo
56% below
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
41%
Home Value
78%
Rent
44%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Royston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.0% (39% above 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 $265,027. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,335
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,136
Per Capita$27,641
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$1,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

C+
Home Value$220,500
Rent$508
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$265,027
Housing Units1,122
Rent Burden25.1%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,333/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation892 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute33 min
Broadband67.6%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Royston was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.