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Moving to Roy, WA
$749,500Median listing price
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About Roy
Roy is a small rural city (2020 pop. 816) in southwestern Pierce County, just outside the gates of Joint Base Lewis–McChord — a quiet, agricultural-edge community popular with military families and buyers seeking acreage at South Sound prices (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Roy
The median listing price in Roy is $749,500.
Top places in Roy
- Roy's rural farmland and Rainier-view fields.
- McKenna Park (nearby) — ballfields and community events.
- JBLM-adjacent trailheads and prairie preserves.
- Small-town community events at the Roy city park.
Commuting from Roy
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 70–85 minutes via SR-507/SR-7 and I-5 (approximate; long rural route).
- Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 25–30 minutes via SR-7.
Schools in Roy
Public schools: Bethel School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Roy FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Roy, WA?
The median listing price in Roy is $749,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Roy, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 70–85 minutes via SR-507/SR-7 and I-5 (approximate; long rural route). - Which school district serves Roy, WA?
Roy is served by Bethel School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.