With a population at the 2010 census of 694,[3] South Royalton is the largest community in the town.

The Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial is located approximately two miles to the east.

South Royalton is the town pictured in the opening credits of the WB television show Gilmore Girls.

[4] South Royalton is located in northern Windsor County along the White River.

The village also has numerous churches, the Royalton Memorial Library, the South Royalton Railroad Station (now housing a bank), and Vermont Law School buildings including Debevoise Hall (formerly the village schoolhouse).