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Royston, Georgia, in Franklin county, is 26 miles NE of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 82 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. About 2,493 people people live in Royston.
In Royston, about 40% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Royston, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.
Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Royston. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.
In 2000, Royston had a median family income of $31,845.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($550) in Royston than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Royston, about 57% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Royston is one place with an advantage over most places in Georgia.
In Royston, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.
Comparing Royston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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