Living in Roy, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roy · Census data 2020–2024
Roy has 735 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $98,750 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $442,600, the median rent is $2,227/month.
Roy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roy at a glance
- Population
- 735
- Median age
- 36.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $98,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $442,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,227/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Roy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roy the median home value is $442,600, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,227 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,133 a month in housing costs.
Roy median household income
The median household income in Roy is $98,750 and the income per person is $36,431. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Roy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 275
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.99
Roy demographics
- Population
- 735
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 21.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roy ›
Education in Roy
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Roy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roy
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Roy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy | 735 | $98,750 | $442,600 | $2,227 |
| North Yelm | 2,522 | $73,725 | $384,500 | $1,464 |
| McKenna | 669 | $92,667 | $539,800 | — |
| Yelm | 11,102 | $90,750 | $455,300 | $1,626 |
| South Creek | 2,191 | $84,759 | $610,600 | — |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 628 | $73,750 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| Elk Plain | 14,276 | $107,313 | $473,500 | $2,172 |
| Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | $445,700 | $1,813 |
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What is the median household income in Roy, WA?
The median household income in Roy is $98,750, about the same as the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $442,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Roy?
The median gross rent in Roy is $2,227 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Roy, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Roy?
The median age in Roy is 36.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Roy?
The average commute to work in Roy is 41 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roy?
The unemployment rate in Roy is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roy?
18.9% 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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