Best Places to Live in Royalston, Massachusetts

Living in Royalston, MA is a unique experience. It is situated among rolling hills, forests and streams that offer an abundance of outdoor activities to explore throughout the year. The community has a small-town charm with its traditional architecture, friendly people, and charming downtown area full of cozy cafes, boutique shops, and art galleries. Though small in size, the town offers plenty of cultural events throughout the year such as concerts, art shows, theatre performances and festivals that bring people together from all over the region. Residents also enjoy close access to nearby cities including Worcester and Boston for even more entertainment options. All in all, Royalston is a great place to call home! Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Royalston

Zip Codes: 01368
Cost of Living: 0.0% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

Royalston, Ma Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Educated population
Local arts and culture
Central location

Cons
Economy
Harsh winters
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Worcester Metro Area

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Royalston is 5.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Royalston jobs have increased by 4.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Royalston's cost of living is 0.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Royalston's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Royalston, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Worcester county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.6% to 39.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Royalston's population is 1,461 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 18.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 33.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Royalston is $321,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.5%.

SCHOOLS

Royalston public schools spend $16,335 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Royalston. More Education

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Housing Market in Royalston

It's a good time to buy in Royalston. Home Appreciation is up 8.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Royalston is $321,900.

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01368

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