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Royal Oak, MI Real Estate & Neighborhood Insights

Royal Oak, Michigan, is a lively and welcoming city with a lot to offer. It’s known for its walkable downtown, where you’ll find a mix of trendy shops, local restaurants, and cozy coffee spots.

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Why you'd want to live in Royal Oak

Royal Oak, Michigan, is a lively and welcoming city with a lot to offer. It’s known for its walkable downtown, where you’ll find a mix of trendy shops, local restaurants, and cozy coffee spots. Families and young professionals love living here because there’s always something fun to do. Whether it’s exploring the Detroit Zoo, catching a movie at the historic Main Art Theatre, or enjoying one of the many parks, Royal Oak has activities for everyone. The city also has a strong sense of community. Throughout the year, you’ll see plenty of festivals, farmers markets, and outdoor concerts. Residents take pride in their town and often come together for events like the Woodward Dream Cruise, where classic cars line the streets, and the Royal Oak Art Fair, where local artists show off their creations. Living in Royal Oak means you get the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city excitement. With easy access to Detroit, residents can experience the perks of a major city while enjoying the comforts of a close-knit community. It’s a great place to call home for anyone looking for a vibrant lifestyle with lots of character and charm.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to live in Royal Oak?

Royal Oak has a vibrant, walkable downtown with restaurants, shops, and nightlife, plus family-friendly neighborhoods.

What school district serves Royal Oak?

Most of the city is served by Royal Oak Schools. Confirm the district for any specific address.

What types of homes are in Royal Oak?

Craftsman homes, bungalows, new construction, and condos.

Is Royal Oak a good place for commuters?

Yes. Royal Oak has easy access to I-75, I-696, and Woodward Avenue, making it simple to reach Detroit, Troy, and other job centers.

What is the average home price in Royal Oak?

Around $400,000-$500,000.

Is Royal Oak a good place to raise a family?

Yes — good schools, parks, and walkable neighborhoods.

How far is Royal Oak from Detroit?

About 20-25 minutes to downtown Detroit.

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Overview for Royal Oak, MI

57,974 people live in Royal Oak, where the median age is 37.3 and the average individual income is $66,281. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

57,974

Total Population

37.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$66,281

Average individual Income

Around Royal Oak, MI

There's plenty to do around Royal Oak, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
51
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including L & M Extra Kwik, Exxon, and MI Wings Go.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.39 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Exxon Logo
Dining 0.94 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.48 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Main Street Pasta Bar Logo
Dining 1.48 miles 5 reviews 1.8/5 stars
Dining 1.5 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 1.06 miles 7 reviews 2.6/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Royal Oak, MI

Population Households Employment

Royal Oak has 29,131 households, with an average household size of 1.975. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Royal Oak do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 57,974 people call Royal Oak home. The population density is 4,897 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

57,974

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.3 years

Median Age

51 / 49%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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29,131

Total Households

1.975

Average Household Size

$66,281

Average individual Income

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Schools in Royal Oak, MI

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The following schools are within or nearby Royal Oak. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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  • Two-story white house with stone accents, dark metal porch roofs, and an attached two-car garage. Sold

    $1,620,000

    1663 FAIRWAY DR, Birmingham, MI 48009

    • 5 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 4,285 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story house with a covered porch, stone details, and a curved walkway bordered by trimmed hedges. Sold

    $1,052,500

    375 CATALPA DR, Birmingham, MI 48009

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,584 Sq.Ft.
  • White two-story house with a covered porch and attached garage, seen in winter with snow across the yard. Sold

    $930,000

    2217 N Wilson Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,845 Sq.Ft.
  • Stone-and-siding home with a tall chimney, landscaped lawn, and warmly lit windows at dusk. Pending

    $799,000

    6307 Wildwood LN, West Bloomfield, MI 48324

    • 4 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 4,302 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick two-story home with an arched entry, mature trees, and a broad green lawn. Sold

    $735,000

    4278 DOMINION Boulevard, Brighton City, MI 48114

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,420 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story house with a brick facade, covered porch, attached garage, and wide driveway. Sold

    $720,000

    2843 DILLON DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,953 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick house with multiple gables, arched windows, and a wide attached garage. Sold

    $701,000

    1698 Farnborough Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,742 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story gray home with a stone facade, glowing windows, and landscaped front walkway at dusk. Sold

    $585,000

    408 College Street, Ferndale, MI 48220

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,197 Sq.Ft.
  • Modern two-story house with white and charcoal siding, a wood-slat porch screen, and 708 displayed at the entrance. Sold

    $575,000

    708 Wellesley Avenue, Royal Oak City, MI 48067

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,200 Sq.Ft.
  • Beige brick-and-siding home with a two-car garage and wide driveway. Sold

    $560,000

    1171 Timberview Trail, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,022 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story stone house with a broad front lawn and a large leafy tree. Sold

    $560,000

    6680 Kings Mill Drive, Canton, MI 48187

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,739 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story stone-and-siding home with a three-car garage, broad driveway, and front lawn. Sold

    $515,000

    4025 Forest Edge Drive, Commerce Twp, MI 48382

    • 6 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 4,250 Sq.Ft.
  • Lakeside homes with green lawns, tree cover, and docks extending into the water. Sold

    $499,000

    2662 Vineyard Lane, Brooklyn, MI 49230

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,600 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story gray house with a covered porch, mature trees, and a curved driveway. Sold

    $475,000

    30557 Woodstream Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,948 Sq.Ft.
  • Attached brick and gray townhouses with gabled roofs, front steps, and leafless trees along a street. Sold

    $435,000

    2508 W LIBERTY ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,895 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick ranch home with an arched front window, two-car garage, and landscaped lawn beside a broad driveway. Sold

    $417,500

    4505 Spring Mountain Drive, Brighton, MI 48116

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,353 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story brick house with a wide brown garage door, concrete driveway, and mature front-yard tree. Sold

    $387,000

    14366 Bangor Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,622 Sq.Ft.
  • House exterior with a two-car garage, white picket fence, and leafless trees at dusk. Sold

    $359,000

    7307 Danbury Drive, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,589 Sq.Ft.
  • Home exterior with a covered porch, bay window, and broad driveway. Sold

    $355,000

    1711 KALAMA Avenue, Royal Oak City, MI 48067

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,004 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story brick and blue-sided home with attached garages, photographed at dusk. Sold

    $350,000

    14545 Richfield Street, Livonia, MI 48154

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,081 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story brick home with a covered entry, landscaped lawn, and warmly lit windows at dusk. Sold

    $340,000

    1382 Key West Drive, Troy, MI 48083

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,757 Sq.Ft.
  • Split-level house with a brick facade, covered front porch, and attached two-car garage. Sold

    $330,000

    2133 S Cavalier DR, Canton, MI 48188

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,771 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story brick-and-siding house with a double garage, covered entry, and leaf-strewn lawn. Sold

    $323,000

    25088 WEEPING WILLOW Drive, Brownstown Charter Township, MI 48134

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,700 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story cream-and-brick house with a double garage, front lawn, and driveway. Sold

    $322,500

    23044 PURDUE Avenue, Farmington Hills City, MI 48336

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,326 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick ranch house with dark shutters, an American flag, and landscaped front lawn. Sold

    $317,000

    14389 ADAMS Street, Livonia City, MI 48154

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,031 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick ranch home with an attached garage beneath mature trees at dusk. Sold

    $315,000

    19007 Filmore Street, Livonia, MI 48152

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,860 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story brick house with a broad roof, clipped shrubs, and a straight concrete walkway. Sold

    $295,000

    2808 REESE Drive, Sterling Heights City, MI 48310

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,584 Sq.Ft.
  • White two-story house with a red entry awning, front lawn, and neighboring homes. Sold

    $275,000

    603 S BLAIR AVE, Royal Oak, MI 48067

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 834 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story brick home with a teal front door and landscaped lawn at dusk. Sold

    $240,000

    8345 Rickie Lane, Westland, MI 48185

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,083 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick house with white gables and a covered porch at dusk, its windows glowing beneath a colorful sky. For Sale

    $235,000

    1301 Riversedge Drive, Saline, MI 48176

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,050 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story brick ranch home with trimmed shrubs and glowing windows beneath a colorful dusk sky. Sold

    $218,000

    13321 Perry Circle, Warren, MI 48088

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,037 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick ranch home with attached garages, a broad driveway, and a large tree in the front yard. Sold

    $215,000

    15565 MARY Court, Clinton Charter Township, MI 48038

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,181 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick-and-siding house framed by leafless trees, with a broad lawn and curved brick walkway. Sold

    $206,000

    11307 CAVELL Street, Livonia City, MI 48150

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 982 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story brick-and-white house with a broad front lawn, walkway, and mature trees. Sold

    $205,000

    34671 FAIRCHILD Street, Westland City, MI 48186

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,022 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick ranch house with a covered porch and white railing in warm evening light. Sold

    $195,500

    13240 Westminster Street, Southgate, MI 48195

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,969 Sq.Ft.
  • Apartment building entrance marked 307, with balconies, landscaped lawn, and central glass entry. Sold

    $172,000

    307 N Eton Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 660 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story gray house with a red front door, two entry chairs, and a leafless tree in the front yard. Sold

    $141,000

    11676 KINLOCH, Redford, MI 48239

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 964 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick condominium building with balconies, a walkway, and snow-covered lawn. Sold

    $100,000

    30535 W 14 MILE RD 20, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 816 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick townhouse with a blue front door, landscaped yard, and warmly lit windows at dusk. Leased

    $2,800/mo

    3813 Rochester Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,608 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story brick ranch at 14374, with a white attached garage and a wide concrete driveway. Leased

    $2,195/mo

    14374 Ramblewood Street, Livonia, MI 48154

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,037 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick ranch house at dusk, with glowing windows and a broad, low roof. Leased

    $1,700/mo

    35669 Hees Street, Livonia, MI 48150

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 2,123 Sq.Ft.
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