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Living in Front Royal

Front Royal, a city in the United States, had a population of 15,296 in July 2026. In July 2026, 42.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 62 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 9 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1924 sources

Population15,722people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,637EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent997.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.99%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,868offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 18% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.13µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Front Royal?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Front Royal.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,135 per month, while the median home value was US$314,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 58.3%, and the vacancy rate was 6.49% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Front Royal recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,135/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent42.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,911 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,211 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent997.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Front Royal a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 49–67%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family58%strong on family, weak on cost · range 49–67%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,054 of 15,722 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$64,838 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Front Royal is 5.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income64,838 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,637 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)5,251 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate4.99 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Front Royal?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €5,251 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,685of €3,978 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,978
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,211
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,685
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Front Royal Salary needed to live in Front Royal

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Front Royal. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Front Royal. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents62 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,087 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Front Royal when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesFront Royal highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Front Royal highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Front Royal1,868
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,868 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents182.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time32.72 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportFRR3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Front Royal. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Front Royal.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Front Royal is 7.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.11 · Feb 8.06 · Mar 12.39 · Apr 19.22 · May 23.5 · Jun 27.94 · Jul 30.39 · Aug 29.22 · Sep 25.44 · Oct 19.61 · Nov 13.33 · Dec 8.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00443229 (FRONT ROYAL)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.39 · Feb -3.5 · Mar 0.278 · Apr 5.83 · May 10.72 · Jun 15.56 · Jul 17.83 · Aug 16.89 · Sep 13.11 · Oct 7.17 · Nov 1.72 · Dec -2.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00443229 (FRONT ROYAL)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.889 · Feb 2.28 · Mar 6.33 · Apr 12.5 · May 17.11 · Jun 21.78 · Jul 24.11 · Aug 23.06 · Sep 19.28 · Oct 13.39 · Nov 7.5 · Dec 3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.39 · Feb 62.23 · Mar 95.76 · Apr 86.61 · May 110.7 · Jun 114 · Jul 90.68 · Aug 100.6 · Sep 120.9 · Oct 85.09 · Nov 83.57 · Dec 78.99 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading103.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.74 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation911.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.97 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.26 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.75 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Columbia ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Cottbus (Germany) ±3.1 °C, Reims (France) ±3.1 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.2 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.2 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,054 is not 4.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.56 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,054 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density590.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population15,722 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value314,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes58.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate62.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad6.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage68.41 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance13.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher18.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,258 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Front Royal

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Draper as a Front Royal alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2869 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 5.0 km Front Royal+520%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,637 Front Royal+58%
  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 15,722 Front Royal+222%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 5.0% Front Royal−52%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 1,868 Front Royal−32%
  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 4.6% Front Royal+33%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³ Draper vs 7.1 µg/m³ Front Royal+14%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Cities near Front Royal

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Front Royal, nearest in population first.

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Groveton15,725 residentsBrunswick15,730 residentsIsla Vista15,733 residentsNewton15,741 residentsArlington15,703 residentsThe Dalles15,745 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Front Royal?

The median gross salary is 5,251 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Front Royal?

The unemployment rate is 4.99 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Front Royal?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.13 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Front Royal?

Police recorded 1,868 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Front Royal?

The published population is 15,722 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Front Royal?

1,054 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Front Royal a good place to live?

Front Royal may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Front Royal?

Strasburg is near Front Royal. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00443229 (FRONT ROYAL) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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