Living in Royal, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royal · Census data 2020–2024
Royal has 585 residents with a median age of 30. The median household income is $56,893 (24% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $87,200, the median rent is $895/month.
Royal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Royal at a glance
- Population
- 585
- Median age
- 30State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $56,893State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $87,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $895/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Royal a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
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 $87,200, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $895 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $877 a month in housing costs.
Royal median household income
The median household income in Royal is $56,893 and the income per person is $25,264. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Royal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 217
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.85
Royal demographics
- Population
- 585
- Median age
- 30
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royal ›
Education in Royal
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Royal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royal
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Royal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal | 585 | $56,893 | $87,200 | $895 |
| Everly | 584 | $57,656 | $112,000 | $713 |
| Spencer | 11,400 | $59,667 | $184,800 | $805 |
| Peterson | 298 | $73,333 | $93,500 | $983 |
| Linn Grove | 215 | $62,250 | $93,300 | — |
| Sutherland | 629 | $55,469 | $101,200 | $581 |
| Hartley | 1,553 | $57,656 | $112,700 | $779 |
| Sioux Rapids | 722 | $60,000 | $88,700 | $637 |
| Fostoria | 181 | $81,250 | $161,800 | $769 |
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What is the median household income in Royal, IA?
The median household income in Royal is $56,893, 24% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $87,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Royal?
The median gross rent in Royal is $895 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Royal, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Royal?
The median age in Royal is 30 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Royal?
The average commute to work in Royal is 24 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royal?
The unemployment rate in Royal is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royal?
15.3% 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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