Living in Roy, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roy · Census data 2020–2024
Roy has 38,993 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $91,282 (4% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $383,000, the median rent is $1,624/month.
Roy at a glance
- Population
- 38,993
- Median age
- 33State: 32
- Median household income
- $91,282State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $383,000State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,624/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Roy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roy the median home value is $383,000, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,624 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,728 a month in housing costs.
Roy median household income
The median household income in Roy is $91,282 and the income per person is $35,049. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Roy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,605
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.97
Roy demographics
- Population
- 38,993
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 13,103
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roy ›
Education in Roy
22.9% of adults 25 and older in Roy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roy
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Roy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy | 38,993 | $91,282 | $383,000 | $1,624 |
| Riverdale | 9,279 | $67,323 | $395,200 | $1,502 |
| Clinton | 23,612 | $116,194 | $449,100 | $1,698 |
| Sunset | 5,587 | $76,364 | $332,500 | $1,156 |
| West Haven | 21,563 | $101,012 | $564,300 | $1,702 |
| Washington Terrace | 9,182 | $80,119 | $353,900 | $1,293 |
| West Point | 11,929 | $120,687 | $491,100 | $1,783 |
| South Ogden | 17,650 | $80,130 | $407,800 | $1,426 |
| Clearfield | 33,523 | $75,495 | $373,900 | $1,579 |
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What is the median household income in Roy, UT?
The median household income in Roy is $91,282, 4% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Roy?
The median home value in Roy is $383,000, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Roy?
The median gross rent in Roy is $1,624 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Roy, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Roy?
The median age in Roy is 33 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Roy?
The average commute to work in Roy is 25 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roy?
The unemployment rate in Roy is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roy?
22.9% of adults in Roy 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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