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About Royston
City in Georgia, United StatesRoyston is a city in Franklin, Hart, and Madison counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 2,649 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Royston
The typical Royston home is worth about $265,000, up 3.4% in a year, 20% below the Georgia typical home.
Work & commute in Royston
Full picture →Most working residents leave Royston for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Lavonia (6%), Hartwell (4%) and Commerce (4%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Health in Royston
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 80% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Georgia
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Royston
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Royston
Full climate →Royston has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Royston
All Royston schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Royston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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