Royston, GA—30662
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Royston, GA
Royston, GA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $263,000 | 0.9% |
| Single Family | $263,000 | 1.2% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $173,000 | 1.8% |
3 Bed | $266,000 | 1.5% |
4 Bed | $353,000 | 2.3% |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Royston, GA
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Royston, GA is $1,630, with a year-over-year rent change of 29.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Royston, GA is 1-bedrooms: $800, 2-bedrooms: $1,180, 3-bedrooms: $1,880, 4-bedrooms: $2,330. The most common rental property sizes in Royston, GA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 37.2% and 34.3% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,300 | $1,630 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $800 | $800 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $2,100 | $1,880 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $2,500 | $2,330 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Royston, GA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Royston, GA is 44. This is a increase of 13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $326,000 | 2.0% |
Listing Count | 45 | 2.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Days on Market | 44 | 13.0% |
Demographics — Royston, GA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Royston, GA has a population of 8,090, which has decreased by -10.9% over the past 5 years. Royston, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.2% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 8,090 | -10.9% |
% Under 18 | 17.4% | -21.6% |
% Seniors | 17.4% | 3.6% |
% WFH | 9.2% | 80.4% |
% w/ College Degree | 22.8% | 86.9% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Royston, GA is a predominantly white area, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 12.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Royston, GA is black, making up 11.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.4% of the population in Royston, GA, and this percentage has increased by 300.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 76.6% | -12.2% |
% Black | 11.3% | 13.0% |
% Hispanic | 4.2% | 223.1% |
% Asian | 4.2% | 500.0% |
% Foreign Born | 6.4% | 300.0% |
Mortgage and Risk — Royston, GA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 176 mortgage originations in Royston, GA, of which 60.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Royston, GA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 176 |
% Conventional Loans | 60.0% |
% Government Loans | 40.0% |
% Investor Loans | 3.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 13.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Royston, GA
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Royston, GA under the Section 8 program is 2.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Royston, GA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 210 |
Total Units Section 8 | 26 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 2.7% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 98.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $140 | $800 | $940 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$120 | $1,180 | $1,060 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$680 | $2,100 | $1,420 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$950 | $2,500 | $1,550 |
Affordability — Royston, GA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 4.2 |
| Median Home Price | $263,000 |
| Median Household Income | $55,600 |