Royal City, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,615 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$631 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
3
Moses Lake Urban Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
7
Moses Lake Urban Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 30
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 1 1 43
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 62
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 2 3 38
Dec 2 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Schools

Red Rock Elementary
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Royal Intermediate School
<1 miles, N 1.4 star
Royal Middle School
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Royal High School
<1 miles, N 3.7 star

Colleges

Big Bend Community College
24 miles, NE 1.9 star
Central Washington University
44 miles, NW 2.8 star
Yakima Valley College
48 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Samaritan Hospital
23 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
50 miles, S 1 star
Spokane International Airport
110 miles, E 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
129 miles, SE 1 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
132 miles, NW 4.1 star