Living in Royalton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royalton · Census data 2020–2024
Royalton has 1,214 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $59,219 (29% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $71,500, the median rent is $906/month.
Royalton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Royalton at a glance
- Population
- 1,214
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,219State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $71,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Royalton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Royalton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royalton the median home value is $71,500, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Royalton median household income
The median household income in Royalton is $59,219 and the income per person is $25,440. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Royalton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 564
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.36
Royalton demographics
- Population
- 1,214
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 514
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royalton ›
Education in Royalton
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Royalton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royalton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Royalton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton | 1,214 | $59,219 | $71,500 | $906 |
| Bush | 354 | $55,357 | $78,000 | $838 |
| Hurst | 700 | $36,635 | $68,600 | $382 |
| Zeigler | 1,267 | $41,553 | $57,300 | $920 |
| Blairsville | 231 | $73,229 | $181,500 | — |
| Freeman Spur | 149 | $35,000 | $60,600 | $850 |
| Mulkeytown | 117 | $32,438 | $73,700 | — |
| Cambria | 1,300 | $57,756 | $143,800 | $1,038 |
| Elkville | 751 | $39,063 | $71,000 | $728 |
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What is the median household income in Royalton, IL?
The median household income in Royalton is $59,219, 29% lower 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 Royalton?
The median home value in Royalton is $71,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Royalton?
The median gross rent in Royalton is $906 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Royalton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Royalton?
The median age in Royalton is 36.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Royalton?
The average commute to work in Royalton is 30 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royalton?
The unemployment rate in Royalton is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royalton?
19.6% of adults in Royalton 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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