Living in Royston, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royston · Census data 2020–2024
Royston has 2,258 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $34,435 (55% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $220,800, the median rent is $545/month.
Royston at a glance
- Population
- 2,258
- Median age
- 39.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $34,435State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $220,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $545/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Royston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Royston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royston the median home value is $220,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $545 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Royston median household income
The median household income in Royston is $34,435 and the income per person is $27,954. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Royston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,120
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.21
Royston demographics
- Population
- 2,258
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 974
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royston ›
Education in Royston
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Royston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royston
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.3%
Royston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston | 2,258 | $34,435 | $220,800 | $545 |
| Franklin Springs | 1,108 | $75,729 | $207,500 | $939 |
| Canon | 879 | $42,308 | $118,300 | $857 |
| Bowersville | 522 | $60,625 | $87,500 | $945 |
| Bowman | 804 | $40,625 | $99,000 | $712 |
| Carnesville | 852 | $85,000 | $200,000 | $919 |
| Lavonia | 2,279 | $36,859 | $198,100 | $904 |
| Hartwell | 4,562 | $49,280 | $165,700 | $728 |
| Danielsville | 952 | $67,500 | $219,900 | $719 |
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What is the median household income in Royston, GA?
The median household income in Royston is $34,435, 55% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Royston?
The median home value in Royston is $220,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Royston?
The median gross rent in Royston is $545 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Royston, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
What is the median age in Royston?
The median age in Royston is 39.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Royston?
The average commute to work in Royston is 36 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royston?
The unemployment rate in Royston is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royston?
27.2% of adults in Royston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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