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Roy, UT


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Roy, Utah

Roy, Utah, in Weber county, is 5 miles SW of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 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.

The People and Families of Roy

In Roy, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Roy people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Roy, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roy had a median family income of $53,763.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Roy gave more campaign money ($2,200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Roy Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Roy. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Roy, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Roy, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Male Share of the Population83
Racial Diversity39
Well-Paid Single Men39
Female Share of the Population38
Senior Citizens25
Well-Paid Single Women29
Age of the Population16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married103
Average Household Size93

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home72
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone26
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime83
Low Property Crime77

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