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Royston, GA


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Royston, Georgia

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Royston had a median family income of $31,845.

Political Inclinations

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.

Royston Housing

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.

Commuting

In Royston, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Royston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRoyston Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Royston Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Royston Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Royston, GA

Comparing Royston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity94
Age of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime36
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