Royse City

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Royse City, TX

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The perfect place to experience “A Friendly Touch of Texas”

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Small Town

Royse City is a small suburban city located about thirty miles northeast of Downtown Dallas. Folks who live in Royse City enjoy easy access to one of the nation’s biggest cities while retaining a cozy countryside atmosphere, with three large lakes located just minutes away offering terrific venues for outdoor recreation.

Primarily a residential community, Royse City serves as the home base for many folks who commute to Dallas or nearby Greenville, and the diverse local rental market features a broad selection of apartments, condos, and houses to suit any taste or budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Royse City, TX is $1,180 for one bedroom, $1,608 for two bedrooms, and $1,907 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Royse City has increased by 14.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,180/month
476 Sq Ft
House
$2,357/month
2,022 Sq Ft
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Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

614 Students

7
out of 10

Anita Scott Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

712 Students

6
out of 10

Davis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

500 Students

5
out of 10

Harry H Herndon

Public

Grades 5-6

561 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ruth Cherry Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

496 Students

Rating Unavailable

Royse City Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

934 Students

4
out of 10

Royse City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,526 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.