Why Live in Royal Heights
Royal Heights is an established neighborhood in northeast Joplin with a park and nearby shopping. It's characterized by its diverse array of single-family homes, including ranch-style, minimal traditional and shotgun-style houses dating from the 1940s to the present. Many homes feature updated kitchens, bathrooms and plumbing, with lot sizes ranging from a tenth of an acre to 2 acres, often shaded by large oak trees. The neighborhood has a cozy, lived-in atmosphere, with holiday decorations and lawn ornaments adorning many properties. Humphrey Park, an 8-acre green space, is a central feature, offering a playground, picnic pavilion, basketball courts and a paved walking trail. Additionally, the Frisco Greenway Trail runs through Royal Heights, offering a 3-mile, packed gravel path that connects northeast Joplin to Webb City. Nearby, Rangeline Road serves as Joplin's primary commercial hub, featuring Northpark Mall and various big-box stores, fast-food outlets and local restaurants, such as Chavela's. Community events include neighborhood garage sales and city-wide festivities such as Third Thursday and the First Thursday Art Walk. While the neighborhood is car-dependent due to the lack of sidewalks and public transportation, it benefits from low traffic and proximity to downtown Joplin, about 3 miles southwest. Joplin Regional Airport is 6 miles north, offering flights to Denver and Chicago. Royal Heights Elementary, located within the neighborhood, is highly regarded, and students also attend East Middle School and Joplin High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Royal Heights a good place to live?
Royal Heights is a good place to live. Royal Heights is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Royal Heights is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Royal Heights has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 40. The average household income is $54,307 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Royal Heights are home owners, with 36.9% of residents renting and 63.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Royal Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Royal Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Royal Heights, MO a safe neighborhood?
Royal Heights, MO is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Royal Heights?
The median home price in Royal Heights is $324,951. If you put a 20% down payment of $65,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $68K a year to afford the median home price in Royal Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Royal Heights is $54K.
What are the best public schools in Royal Heights?
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Home Trends in Royal Heights, MO
On average, homes in Royal Heights, Joplin sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Royal Heights, Joplin over the last 12 months is $324,951, up 83% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$324,951
Median Single Family Sale Price
$324,951
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$324,951
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
83%
