Living in Royal City, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royal City · Census data 2020–2024
Royal City has 1,683 residents with a median age of 24.6. The median household income is $50,478 (49% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $228,600, the median rent is $753/month.
Royal City at a glance
- Population
- 1,683
- Median age
- 24.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $50,478State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $228,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Royal City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 35.8%.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in Royal City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royal City the median home value is $228,600, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,091 a month in housing costs.
Royal City median household income
The median household income in Royal City is $50,478 and the income per person is $18,448. 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Royal City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 494
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.53
Royal City demographics
- Population
- 1,683
- Median age
- 24.6
- Under 18
- 37.7%
- 65 and older
- 6%
- Households
- 465
- Foreign-born
- 39.2%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royal City ›
Education in Royal City
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Royal City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royal City
- Unemployment rate
- 18%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Royal City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal City | 1,683 | $50,478 | $228,600 | $753 |
| Marine View | 471 | $58,854 | $248,600 | — |
| Schwana | 387 | $76,190 | — | — |
| Beverly | 356 | $77,115 | — | — |
| George | 669 | $55,000 | $155,000 | $940 |
| Mattawa | 3,616 | $38,388 | — | $1,128 |
| Desert Aire | 2,788 | $85,960 | $455,100 | $1,739 |
| Cascade Valley | 4,609 | $60,715 | — | $1,311 |
| Othello | 8,795 | $65,849 | $290,700 | $882 |
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What is the median household income in Royal City, WA?
The median household income in Royal City is $50,478, 49% lower than 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 Royal City?
The median home value in Royal City is $228,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Royal City?
The median gross rent in Royal City is $753 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Royal City, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 35.8%.
What is the median age in Royal City?
The median age in Royal City is 24.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Royal City?
The average commute to work in Royal City is 25 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royal City?
The unemployment rate in Royal City is 18% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royal City?
11.7% of adults in Royal 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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