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Royse city, TX

Royse city, TX.

Population: 48,739 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Royse city, TX is $320,189 — down 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,545 after a median 102 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,123/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$320,189

Median home value

-4.7%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$320,189
1-year appreciation
-4.7%
3-year appreciation
-11.1%
5-year appreciation
+5.5%
10-year appreciation
+51.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$391,316
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,545
Median list price
$341,920
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
-3.3%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
307
For-sale inventory
432
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
483
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
82 days
New listings (monthly)
101

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,123/mo
1-year rent change
-0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,110/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,470/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,110/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,950/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY, ROYSE CITY ISD
Schools include
EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 3, PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) ROYSE CITY EL, DAVIS EL, ROYSE CITY H S, OUIDA BALEY MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Van der Horst USA Corporation (14.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
320
Days with Moderate air quality
22
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,558
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
53,963

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Thorny Woods Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Van Zandt County Regional Airport (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
HUNT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, GLEN OAKS HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,283 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,012
Housing built before 1970
4.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
80.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,849
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,431
Average weekly wage
$1,052
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,810

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Royse cityState medianUS median
Median home value$320,189$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$330,545$285,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,123/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,849$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Royse city, TX?
$320,189.
What is the median sale price in Royse city, TX?
$330,545.
How long do homes take to sell in Royse city, TX?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Royse city, TX?
Typical rent: $2,123/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Royse city, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave, strongWind.
Is Royse city, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Royse city, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Royse city, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Royse city, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Royse city, TX?
9 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Royse city, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Royse city, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Royse city, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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