Apartments for rent in Royse City, TX

Royse City, a town in Texas, has a population of just over 11,000. Families with young children are common, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the population, while retirees figure less prominently in the demographics. With an average age of just over 33, the city's residents skew younger than most cities in Texas. Just 28% of residents rent in Royse City, as most own their homes. With an average rent of $1,305 per month, exceeding the state average by $276 a month, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

There are three primary industries in Royse City: retail, healthcare, and education. Combined, these industries make up 19% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $84,000, Royse City workers earn about $11,000 more than the average Texas resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Among Royse City residents over the age of 25, 12% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 39 minutes, the commute time for Royse City residents is longer than the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical way to get to work, selected by 44% of residents, while public transit isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.