Roy, UT

Roy, Utah

Introduction to Roy, Utah

Roy, Utah, in Weber county, is located 5 miles SW of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and is 383 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city is located in the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Roy has a population of 32,885.

Roy History

Roy was first settled in 1873. The first post office of the area was established on May 24, 1894. The former names of the city include Central City, The Basin, Sandridge, and Lakeview. Roy was incorporated as a city on March 10, 1937. It was renamed after the son of a local school teacher called David P. Peebles. The city developed rapidly in 1943 during World War II. It is located in Weber County, which was founded in 1852.

Roy and nearby Attractions

• Roy Historical Museum
• Ogden Union Station Museums
• Roy Shopping Center
• Great Salt Lake State Park
• Fort Douglas
• Utah's Hogle Zoo

Things To Do In Roy

The Roy Historical Museum provides absorbing insights into the history of this area. History buffs should also visit the Hill Aerospace Museum, Rock Island Arsenal Museum, Pioneer Village, Fort Douglas, Utah State Railroad Museum, and Treehouse Children's Museum. The Antelope Island State Park, Willard Bay State Park, and Great Salt Lake State Park offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can also plan a day trip to the Utah's Hogle Zoo and Tracy Aviary.

Roy Transportation

Flights can be availed from Salt Lake City International Airport.

Roy Higher Education

Weber State University, Utah State University, and University of Utah provide programs for higher studies.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Roy, UT

Comparing Roy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Roy Almanac

Roy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Roy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Roy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Roy High Schools (2004)

ROY HIGH
2150 W 4800 S
801-476-3600
Serves 1,446 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

WEBER VALLEY DETENTION CTR
5470 S 2700 W
801-774-4903
A Non-traditional School
Serves 33 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11

Roy Colleges

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