Living in Royal Center, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royal Center · Census data 2020–2024
Royal Center has 919 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $51,818 (28% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $83,800, the median rent is $828/month.
Royal Center is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Royal Center at a glance
- Population
- 919
- Median age
- 37State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $51,818State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $83,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $828/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Royal Center a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Royal Center
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royal Center the median home value is $83,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $841 a month in housing costs.
Royal Center median household income
The median household income in Royal Center is $51,818 and the income per person is $24,988. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Royal Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 452
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
Royal Center demographics
- Population
- 919
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 384
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royal Center ›
Education in Royal Center
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Royal Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royal Center
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.5%
Royal Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Center | 919 | $51,818 | $83,800 | $828 |
| Burnettsville | 307 | $63,365 | $104,700 | $925 |
| Idaville | 399 | $49,323 | $136,300 | — |
| Logansport | 17,790 | $47,291 | $92,200 | $786 |
| Kewanna | 533 | $36,528 | $77,300 | — |
| Buffalo | 947 | $89,934 | $125,000 | — |
| Burrows | 138 | $70,500 | $94,000 | — |
| Fulton | 256 | $54,750 | $78,700 | $817 |
| Winamac | 2,473 | $47,083 | $147,600 | $742 |
More for people moving to Royal Center
Royal Center ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Royal Center: FAQ
What is the median household income in Royal Center, IN?
The median household income in Royal Center is $51,818, 28% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Royal Center?
The median home value in Royal Center is $83,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Royal Center?
The median gross rent in Royal Center is $828 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Royal Center, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Royal Center?
The median age in Royal Center is 37 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Royal Center?
The average commute to work in Royal Center is 28 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royal Center?
The unemployment rate in Royal Center is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royal Center?
20.5% of adults in Royal Center 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.
Last updated: