Living in Royal, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royal · Census data 2020–2024
Royal has 292 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $86,250 (3% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $161,200, the median rent is $1,136/month.
Royal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Royal at a glance
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 39State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $161,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,136/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Royal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Royal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royal the median home value is $161,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month, which is 13.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,307 a month in housing costs.
Royal median household income
The median household income in Royal is $86,250 and the income per person is $50,108. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Royal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.06
Royal demographics
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royal ›
Education in Royal
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Royal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royal
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Royal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal | 292 | $86,250 | $161,200 | $1,136 |
| Ogden | 754 | $78,125 | $157,400 | $1,214 |
| St. Joseph | 3,778 | $120,789 | $270,900 | $968 |
| Fithian | 578 | $80,500 | $118,000 | $1,039 |
| Penfield | 190 | $97,000 | $96,200 | — |
| Gifford | 822 | $76,964 | $171,200 | $555 |
| Muncie | 147 | $83,750 | $76,500 | — |
| Homer | 1,245 | $85,875 | $146,200 | $979 |
| Oakwood | 1,380 | $46,293 | $103,000 | $695 |
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What is the median household income in Royal, IL?
The median household income in Royal is $86,250, 3% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Royal?
The median home value in Royal is $161,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Royal?
The median gross rent in Royal is $1,136 per month, about 13.3% of household income.
Is Royal, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
What is the median age in Royal?
The median age in Royal is 39 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Royal?
The average commute to work in Royal is 27 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royal?
The unemployment rate in Royal is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royal?
22.2% of adults in Royal 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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