Royston is a small town of 2,305 in Georgia, with a median household income of $30,332
and a 11.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Royston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Royston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Royston city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.9
Royston's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Royston costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Royston, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$204,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$574
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,332
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Royston's violent crime rate is 205.6 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
205.6 /100k
Property Crime
848.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Royston is served primarily by Franklin County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Royston, GA
National Avg
School District
Franklin County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Royston sees average highs of 52.3°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Royston's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Royston roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $204,200 and median rent is $574/month.
Royston's violent crime rate is 205.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 848.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Royston are operated by Franklin County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Royston, GA has a population of 2,305, a median household income of $30,332, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Royston averages 52.3°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Royston, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30662.
The population of Royston, Georgia is 2,305 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Royston: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $204,200, median household income $30,332, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Royston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
