The Town FilesRoyalton, Michigan
Township in Berrien County · population 5,141 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $356,700
- Household income
- $128,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 78 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 48.4
Royalton is a township of 5,141 people in Berrien County, Michigan. The median home is worth $356,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Michigan towns, better for families than 92% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Michigan towns.
How Royalton ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Royalton is worth $356,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $128,750, which is more affordable than 55% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,774 a month. 93.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Royalton | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,774 | $955 |
| Median household income | $128,750 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Royalton
| People | Royalton | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.4% | — |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 17.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Royalton
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 77.7 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royalton since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 5, 2010 about 1.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on July 2, 1997.
Severe weather in Berrien County since 1996
Berrien County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Berrien County
Berrien County had 60,626 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,009 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Royalton itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Royalton
1 public school with 465 students, about 22.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke School | K-5 | 465 | 22.1 |
Towns near Royalton
- Lincoln, MI4.0 mi · 14,929 people · home $299,100
- St. Joseph, MI4.4 mi · 9,993 people · home $248,900
- Fair Plain, MI4.6 mi · 7,402 people · home $169,400
- Oronoko, MI5.2 mi · 9,226 people · home $228,100
- Baroda, MI6.3 mi · 2,835 people · home $234,400
- St. Joseph, MI6.4 mi · 7,856 people · home $299,000
- Benton Harbor, MI6.6 mi · 9,103 people · home $76,500
- Benton, MI6.8 mi · 14,374 people · home $148,700
Royalton questions
Is Royalton, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Royalton scores better for retirees than 85% of Michigan towns and quieter than 35%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.4).
How much does a house cost in Royalton?
The median owner-occupied home in Royalton is valued at $356,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,750, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,774 a month.
What is the weather like in Royalton?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 77.7 inches of snow.
Does Royalton get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royalton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2010. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)