City of Royse City
Royse City is a former rural town that is currently undergoing significant growth. It is located 32 miles east of Dallas off of Interstate 30. Royse City is located within 3 counties: Rockwall, Hunt, and Collin. The population was 2,957 at the 2000 census, rising to 9,349 in 2010. The estimated population in 2018 was 12,998. Royse City serves as a bedroom community for nearby Dallas and Greenville. Most of the development in the city is residential.
The local economy consists of service businesses, restaurants, stores, schools, and medical offices. Restaurants include Denny’s, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Sonic, Subway, Jack in the Box, Quizno’s, Rice Express (Chinese), Arby’s, Dairy Queen, and Soulman’s Bar-B-Que. A Holiday Inn Express and a Family Dollar are nearby. OMi Cranes, a crane manufacturer, is located at the western edge of the city. All of these are along Interstate 30.
In 2007, Royse City was designated as an official Texas Main Street City. The Royse City Main Street program was set up to promote the city’s downtown area, where the goals are to foster a thriving business district while preserving historic buildings. Some attractions downtown include Anchored Bliss Boutique, Arbeledas Mexican Grill, Jimmy’s Donuts, Los Pinos Mexican, Luigi’s Italian Cafe, Milano’s Pizza, Main Street Cafe and Joe’s Meat Market (groceries).
In 2015, construction was completed on an overpass at Interstate 30 and Erby Campbell Blvd. Walmart and CVS opened stores in Royse City shortly thereafter.
