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Roy

Pop. 38,993·38th most expensive in Utah·Roy rents are up 11.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,632/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.3%
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
-$333
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Roy · $1,632
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,632/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$91,282/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Roy's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,570/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,584/yr
At $1,632/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 11.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, -6.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Roy, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,993
Median income
$91,282
Median age
33
Renters
16%
Age distribution
26.8%
26.4%
25.3%
Under 1826.8%
18–3426.4%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.4%
65+11.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
19.5%
White78.8%
Black0.8%
Hispanic19.5%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
34.5%
35.3%
22.9%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma34.5%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+22.9%
Housing tenure
84%
16%
Owner84%
Renter16%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Roy, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,603 → $1,632
up 1.8%
Income
$76,611 → $91,282
up 19.1%
Population
39,076 → 38,993
down 0.2%
Renter share
15.8% → 16%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.8% → 22.9%
+3.1 pts
Median age
32.5 → 33
+0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Roy, UT has shifted from $1,603 to $1,632, up 1.8% since 2023. Household income in the area moved from $76,611 to $91,282 across the same window, up 19.1% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.8% to 22.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Roy, UT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Roy, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Roy is $1,632/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,190/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,270/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,110/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($91,282/yr), Roy ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Roy an affordable city for renters?

Roy is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,632/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($91,282/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Roy falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Roy?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,632/mo in Roy. The local median household income is $91,282/yr, meaning the typical Roy household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Roy?

Rent in Roy has increased 11.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Roy rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Roy is one of the more affordable cities in Utah for rent, ranking #38 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,632/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Roy?

Riverdale is nearby and more affordable at $1,297/mo, which is $335 less than Roy.

What percentage of Roy residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16% of Roy households are renters, while 84% are owner-occupied. Roy leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Roy rent compare to the national average?

Roy's median rent of $1,632/mo is $333 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #38 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,632/mo, rent takes ~21% of Roy's median household income ($91,282/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Roy 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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