Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
11%
Royse City
Royse City, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,163
Population
19,613
Renter Mix
17% Rent
The perfect place to experience “A Friendly Touch of Texas”
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Royse City is a small suburban city located about thirty miles northeast of Downtown Dallas. Folks who live in Royse City enjoy easy access to one of the nation’s biggest cities while retaining a cozy countryside atmosphere, with three large lakes located just minutes away offering terrific venues for outdoor recreation.
Primarily a residential community, Royse City serves as the home base for many folks who commute to Dallas or nearby Greenville, and the diverse local rental market features a broad selection of apartments, condos, and houses to suit any taste or budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$107,522
Average: $113,116
Education
4,224
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,575
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Royse City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Royse City, TX is $1,164 for one bedroom, $1,561 for two bedrooms, and $1,768 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Royse City has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,164/month
476 Sq Ft
House
$2,271/month
1,999 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Royse City, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Education Center International Academy 3
Public
Grades PK-5
129 Students
Public
Grades K-5
712 Students
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
614 Students
Public
Grades K-5
500 Students
Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Royse City Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
220 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
934 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,526 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Commuter Rail
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
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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.