Living in Royalton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royalton · Census data 2020–2024
Royalton has 941 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $67,500 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $166,300, the median rent is $1,106/month.
Royalton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Royalton at a glance
- Population
- 941
- Median age
- 44.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $166,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Royalton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Royalton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royalton the median home value is $166,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,463 a month in housing costs.
Royalton median household income
The median household income in Royalton is $67,500 and the income per person is $35,409. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Royalton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 503
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.07
Royalton demographics
- Population
- 941
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 454
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royalton ›
Education in Royalton
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Royalton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royalton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 59.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Royalton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton | 941 | $67,500 | $166,300 | $1,106 |
| Middletown | 9,632 | $55,765 | $161,600 | $1,234 |
| Londonderry | 4,906 | $91,905 | $241,700 | $1,188 |
| Goldsboro | 981 | $79,563 | $218,500 | $879 |
| Lower Swatara | 9,796 | $87,163 | $234,600 | $962 |
| Highspire | 2,732 | $52,618 | $144,700 | $1,041 |
| Valley Green | 3,676 | $91,824 | $213,400 | — |
| York Haven | 732 | $73,750 | $164,200 | $1,229 |
| Newberry | 15,922 | $95,357 | $237,700 | $1,105 |
More for people moving to Royalton
Royalton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Royalton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Royalton, PA?
The median household income in Royalton is $67,500, 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $166,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Royalton?
The median gross rent in Royalton is $1,106 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Royalton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Royalton?
The median age in Royalton is 44.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Royalton?
The average commute to work in Royalton is 23 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royalton?
The unemployment rate in Royalton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royalton?
21.8% 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.
Last updated: