Royal City, WA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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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
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 61%Schools
Red Rock Elementary
<1 miles, N
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2.8
Royal Intermediate School
<1 miles, N
•
1.4
Royal Middle School
<1 miles, N
•
1.9
Royal High School
<1 miles, N
•
3.7
Colleges
Big Bend Community College
24 miles, NE
•
1.9
Central Washington University
44 miles, NW
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2.8
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
45 miles, W
Yakima Valley College
48 miles, W
•
1.4
Hospitals
Othello Community Hospital
23 miles, SE
Samaritan Hospital
23 miles, E
•
4.1
Quincy Valley Medical Center
26 miles, N
Columbia Basin Hospital
29 miles, NE
Airports
Tri-Cities Airport
50 miles, S
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1
Spokane International Airport
110 miles, E
•
1.9
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
129 miles, SE
•
1
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
132 miles, NW
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4.1