The Town FilesRoyse City, Texas
City in Rockwall County · population 13,508 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $322,500
- Household income
- $116,660
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 32.8
Royse City is a city of 13,508 people in Rockwall County, Texas. The median home is worth $322,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 81% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 81% of Texas towns, better for families than 76% of Texas towns.
How Royse City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Royse City is worth $322,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $116,660, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,078 a month. 83.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Royse City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,078 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $116,660 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Royse City
| People | Royse City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 34.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Royse City
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.2°F. About 39.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royse City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 3, 2012 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 127 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 11, 2016.
Severe weather in Rockwall County since 1996
Rockwall County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Rockwall County
Rockwall County had 41,550 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,941 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Royse City itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Royse City
11 public schools with 8,669 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYSE CITY H S | 9-12 | 2,726 | 16.0 |
| OUIDA BALEY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,035 | 16.2 |
| RUTH CHERRY EL | PK-5 | 846 | 15.7 |
| ANITA SCOTT EL | PK-5 | 785 | 14.0 |
| JOHN & BARBARA RODERICK EL | PK-5 | 752 | 17.5 |
| W R (BILL) FORT EL | PK-5 | 746 | 15.2 |
| HARRY HERNDON EL | PK-5 | 530 | 13.9 |
| DAVIS EL | PK-5 | 520 | 13.7 |
| GLENDA ARNOLD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER | PK-PK | 338 | 14.1 |
| PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) ROYSE CITY EL (charter) | K-4 | 255 | 15.9 |
| EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 3 (charter) | PK-6 | 136 | 17.0 |
Towns near Royse City
- Fate, TX4.1 mi · 17,958 people · home $384,300
- Lavon, TX7.5 mi · 4,469 people · home $394,300
- Rockwall, TX7.9 mi · 47,251 people · home $411,700
- McLendon-Chisholm, TX9.7 mi · 3,562 people · home $629,400
- Heath, TX11.8 mi · 9,769 people · home $766,900
- Wylie, TX12.7 mi · 57,526 people · home $387,000
- Farmersville, TX13.2 mi · 3,612 people · home $289,400
- Rowlett, TX13.9 mi · 62,535 people · home $368,800
Royse City questions
Is Royse City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Royse City scores better for retirees than 16% of Texas towns and quieter than 38%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in Royse City?
The median owner-occupied home in Royse City is valued at $322,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,660, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $2,078 a month.
What is the weather like in Royse City?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Royse City get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royse City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 3, 2012. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)