Living in Royse City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royse City · Census data 2020–2024
Royse City has 20,037 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $116,660 (49% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $322,500, the median rent is $2,078/month.
Royse City at a glance
- Population
- 20,037
- Median age
- 32.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $116,660State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $322,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,078/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Royse City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Royse City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royse City the median home value is $322,500, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,078 per month, which is 47.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,187 a month in housing costs.
Royse City median household income
The median household income in Royse City is $116,660 and the income per person is $45,175. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Royse City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,146
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 3.04
Royse City demographics
- Population
- 20,037
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 6,573
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royse City ›
Education in Royse City
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Royse City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royse City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Royse City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City | 20,037 | $116,660 | $322,500 | $2,078 |
| Fate | 22,884 | $132,752 | $384,300 | $2,500 |
| Union Valley | 751 | $93,051 | $325,900 | — |
| Nevada | 1,319 | $119,750 | $393,800 | $1,654 |
| Josephine | 5,842 | $91,000 | $320,200 | $1,688 |
| Caddo Mills | 3,340 | $107,067 | $299,700 | $1,135 |
| Lavon | 6,498 | $131,303 | $394,300 | $2,203 |
| Rockwall | 51,168 | $115,580 | $411,700 | $1,947 |
| Poetry | 1,642 | $95,357 | $367,100 | $2,114 |
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What is the median household income in Royse City, TX?
The median household income in Royse City is $116,660, 49% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Royse City?
The median home value in Royse City is $322,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Royse City?
The median gross rent in Royse City is $2,078 per month, about 47.8% of household income.
Is Royse City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Royse City?
The median age in Royse City is 32.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Royse City?
The average commute to work in Royse City is 34 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royse City?
The unemployment rate in Royse City is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royse City?
28.8% of adults in Royse City 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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