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Royse City, TX


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Royse City, Texas

Royse City, Texas, in Rockwall county, is 18 miles E of Garland, Texas (center to center) and 29 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is located in the Dallas metropolitan area. Royse City has a population of 2,957.

The People and Families of Royse City

In Royse City, about 57% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Royse City. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Royse City had a median family income of $48,804.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Royse City gave more campaign money ($550) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Royse City Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Royse City. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Royse City, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Royse City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Royse City, TX

Comparing Royse City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime58
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