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Royston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,335
Population
708/sq mi density
$31,136
Median Income
$27,641 per capita
$220,500
Home Value
$263,129 Zillow
$508
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
1,075 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,136 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, $508/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$220,500
22% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$508/mo
56% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.7%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,122
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$220,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$263,129
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.7%
Owner-Occupied
46.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$508/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
53.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $220,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,129 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $508 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,122 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 25.1% |