Realust Score
75
↗
+0.0%
1-year
↗
+35.8%
5-year
'20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25
Strong growth
• 76% velocity
Snapshot
An affordable, fast-growing suburb offering new homes and a welcoming small-town community east of Dallas.
Best For:
Affordable
Families
Small Town
16,245
Population
$420,000
Median Home Price
$88,500
Median Income
4.9/10
School Rating
✓ Pros
- Very affordable housing for the region
- Friendly, tight-knit community
- New development bringing amenities
✗ Cons
- Schools rated lower than neighboring districts
- Fewer dining and entertainment options
- Longer commute to major job centers
Best for Investors
75
Realust Score
B – Good
70
💰 Prosperity
78
🎓 Schools
73
🛡️ Safety
81
🌳 Lifestyle
73
🏷️ Affordability
75
📊 Market
69
🚗 Commute
85
📈 Growth
Demographics
Population
16,245
Total Population
944.0
People per sq mile
+47.8%
5-Year Growth
Age Distribution
31.5%
Under 18
15.8%
25-34
18.2%
35-44
5.0%
65+
Median Age: 33.8 years
Households
3.1
Avg Household Size
82.5%
Family Households
86.0%
Homeownership Rate
Education Level
90.5%
High School+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
8.5%
Graduate Degree
Connectivity & Remote Work
15.5%
🏠 Work From Home
Racial & Ethnic Composition
White
70.5%
Hispanic/Latino
20.5%
Black
10.2%
Two or More
3.5%
Asian
2.2%
Foreign Born: 8.5%
Momentum
76
+18
Rising
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
'25
Real Estate
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💡 Market Insights
🐢
Patient Market
Homes take about 91 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.
💪
Sellers Hold Firm
Homes selling at 98% of asking — minimal negotiation room.
👥
Healthy Buyer Activity
28% of homes are under contract.
📈
Strong Appreciation
Home values up 36% over 5 years — solid long-term growth.
Home Prices
$162
Per Sq Ft
$349,990
Starter Home
$420,000
Median Price
$513,990
Premium Home
Market Trends
🏠 Home Prices
↓ -5.7%
1-Year Change
+35.8%
5-Year Change
🏢 Rent Prices
↓ -0.8%
1-Year Change
📊 Home values are cooling while rents are declining.
(Source: Redfin, Zillow)
Market Health
311
Active Listings
91
Median Days on Market
27.8%
Under Contract
10.5%
Price Reduced
98%
Sale-to-List Ratio
🏷️ Buyer-friendly market - more room to negotiate.
Market Insights
$346/mo
🏠 Cheaper to Buy
2.6 mo
📦 Seller's market
6.3%
📈 Rental Yield
4.7x
🏷️ Income to Buy
-28%
📍 vs Region Avg
💼 Investment
100
Strong potential
Typical Home
2,401
Sq Ft
3.8
🛏️ Beds
2.8
🚿 Baths
22,118
🌳 Lot Sq Ft
2020
📅 Year Built
2.1-car
🚗 Garage
Property Mix
96%
🏠 Single Family
0%
🏘️ Townhome
0%
🏢 Condo
Common Features
1%
🏊 Pool
98%
🚗 Garage
48.5%
🏠 Single Story
11.5%
🔥 Fireplace
13%
❄️ Central Air
Costs & Ownership
$1,876
Est. Monthly Payment
$2,222
Median Rent
$73/mo
Avg HOA Fee
12.5%
Have HOA
Investment Indicators
2.4%
🏢 Rental Vacancy
Low (Good)
0/10
📊 Low Risk
86%
🏗️ New Construction
$98,016
💰 Per Bedroom
Lifestyle
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Rural
Lifestyle Scores
6.7
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
4.7
🏃 Outdoor Activities
5.3
🌙 Nightlife
5.3
💪 Health & Fitness
7.3
🌍 Diversity
6
☀️ Weather
Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)
🍽️
60+
Restaurants
🌳
17
Parks
💪
11
Gyms
🛒
1
Grocery
☕
18
Coffee
🍺
10
Bars
🎬
1
Theaters
👶
60+
Daycares
🏥
3
Hospitals
💊
6
Pharmacies
🦷
16
Dentists
📚
1
Libraries
🐕
60+
Dog Parks
🏛️
2
Museums
Getting Around
62
🚶 Walk Score
48
🚴 Bike Score
N/A
🚌 Transit Score
Seasonal Temperatures
❄️ January
56°
39° low
🌸 April
74°
55° low
☀️ July
94°
77° low
🍂 October
77°
58° low
Annual Conditions
☀️
218
Sunny Days/Year
🌧️
147
Rainy Days/Year
💧
53.3"
Annual Rainfall
🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Crime & Safety
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Safety Overview
C+
Safety Grade
1.03
Violent Crime Rate
per 1,000 residents
8.99
Property Crime Rate
per 1,000 residents
Violent Crime
37.74
Assault
13.72
Robbery
0
Murder
51.46
Rape
Rates per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
126.93
Burglary
703.28
Theft
68.61
Vehicle Theft
Rates per 100,000 residents
Job Market
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Income
$88,500
Median Household
$119,918
Average Household
$35,500
Per Capita
Employment
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
+8.9%
Job Growth (1 yr)
6.8%
Poverty Rate
Education
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School District
Royse City Independent School District ISD
Primary District
B+
District Grade
Top 50%
State Ranking
Schools
7
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High School
🏆 Top-Rated Schools
🎒 Elementary Schools
PAULA WALKER EL
B
(88)
MISS MAY VERNON EL
B
(84)
📚 Middle Schools
BOBBY SUMMERS MIDDLE
C
(76)
OUIDA BALEY MIDDLE
D
(68)
🎓 High Schools
ROYSE CITY H S
B
(83)
Source: Texas Education Agency 2024-25 Accountability Ratings
Academic Info
15.1:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)
95.8%
🎓 Graduation Rate
A
2.0%
📉 Dropout Rate
🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)
98%
📝 Took SAT/ACT
9.6%
🎯 College Ready
D
17.9%
📚 TSI Ready
College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT | TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria
Transportation
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Mobility Scores
62
Walk Score
48
Bike Score
N/A
Transit Score
Commute
33
Avg Minutes
73.7%
Drive Alone
9.6%
Carpool
15.5%
Work from Home
Distance To
32.6 mi
Downtown Dallas
51 mi
DFW Airport
39.4 mi
Love Field
⚡ EV Charging
7
Public Stations
22
DC Fast Ports
0
Level 2 Ports
Networks:
MERCEDES_BENZ
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Tesla
Cost of Living
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Cost Index (100 = National Average)
100
Overall
113
Housing
97
Utilities
100
Groceries
102
Transportation
100
Healthcare
Monthly Utilities
⚡ Electric
$142
💧 Water
$52
🔥 Gas
$44
📶 Internet
$72
Everyday Costs
$823
Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)
$3
Gas Price (per gallon)
Taxes
8.3%
Sales Tax Rate
2.2%
Property Tax Rate
