Roy, Washington

About Roy

Roy is a tiny community in western Washington counting 803 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Roy is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,673 residents per square mile.

📰 Roy News Today

• ‘A matter of when, not if’: Western WA not immune to wildfires, experts say Tacoma News Tribune · Aug 8
• Roy L. Wachter Obituary (2026) - Washington, IN - Goodwin-Sievers Family Funeral Home - Washington Legacy obituary · Jul 31
• Trevor Smith, Gavin Roy Earn Mountain West Weekly Accolades Washington State University Athletics · May 11
• Pierce County man uses car to stop runaway SUV fox13seattle.com · Jul 16
• Roy Jerome Adams Obituary Jun 1, 2026 altogetherfuneral.com · Jun 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Roy Unique

• Positioned in western Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Roy

• Brigade Burgers & Brews — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Roy

• Lake Serene Park reviews ★
• Roy City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Roy

• Roy Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Roy

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