Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Roy
Roy, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,373
Population
38,820
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Savor outdoor recreation and community events in northeastern Utah
Suburban
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Convenient
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Growing
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Peaceful
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Close-Knit
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Active
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Located about 30 miles north of Salt Lake City, Roy is a peaceful suburb offering residents a small-town feel on the cusp of a big city. Recreational opportunities abound in Roy, with an aquatic center, numerous parks, and various athletic programs in town. Roy is also convenient to the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park.
The close-knit community in Roy comes together for a wide range of annual events, including Roy Days, Outdoor Movies in the Park, the Easter Egg Hunt, the Holiday Tree Lighting, and more. Roy is within a few short minutes of attractions such as Newgate Mall, Ogden Union Station, Treehouse Museum, and Hill Aerospace Museum. Commuting and traveling from Roy is easy with access to I-15 and I-84 as well as Ogden-Hinckley Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,266
Average: $91,556
Education
6,574
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,985
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Roy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Roy, UT is $1,373 for one bedroom, $1,650 for two bedrooms, and $1,945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roy has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,373/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$2,103/month
1,476 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Roy, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
467 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
568 Students
Public
Grades K-5
336 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades K-5
441 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,008 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
857 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,834 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ogden Nature Center
- Ott Planetarium
- Museum of Natural Science
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.