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Royal Oak, MI Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Piper W.

Quick question about Royal Oak

OK so Household incomes average around $95,182 in Royal Oak. Does this match your experience? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Carol H.

Pros and cons of Royal Oak after 3 years

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Household incomes average around $95,182 in Royal Oak. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Jayden R.

What's it really like living in Royal Oak?

So, The median home value here is around $305,900, which seems about average. Median household income is $95,182, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Cheers.

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Eva Carter

Best neighborhoods in Royal Oak

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,335/month for a decent place

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Bella Thompson

Best industries in Royal Oak right now

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Royal Oak sits at 102.

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Hazel Gray

Worst things about Royal Oak nobody talks about

So, I'm single, late 20s, and Household incomes average around $95,182 in Royal Oak. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective.

8 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Elijah Mitchell

Moving to Royal Oak -what should I know?

The median home value here is around $305,900, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,880 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What do you all think?

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Everly M.

Job hunting in Royal Oak -tips?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $305,900, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Bella Thompson

Best neighborhoods to rent in Royal Oak?

Alright, Just moved here 14 months ago and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,880 people. You can expect to pay around $1,335 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The schoo...

6 replies 18 upvotes housing
Oliver M.

Just moved to Royal Oak, any tips?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $305,900, which seems about average. With a population of 57,880, Royal Oak is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has inves...

3 replies 10 upvotes moving
Mason

Grocery stores in Royal Oak -recommendations?

Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $95,182 in Royal Oak. With a population of 57,880, Royal Oak is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,880 people. Homes are going for about $305,900 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high...

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Easton S.

Best companies to work for in Royal Oak?

Random thought, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly...

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Mason

Remote worker thinking about Royal Oak

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $95,182, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Easton S.

Commute times in Royal Oak -how bad?

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,880 people. Rent is about $1,335/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Royal Oak sits at 102.1 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think...

4 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Roman Edwards

Pros and cons of Royal Oak after 7 years

Alright, Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Cora

Is it worth buying in Royal Oak?

Hey, Homes are going for about $305,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not jus...

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Cora

Raising a family in Royal Oak -thoughts?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and With a population of 57,880, Royal Oak is a smaller city. Median household income is $95,182, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work...

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Jayden R.

Is Royal Oak a good place to live?

Been meaning to ask this. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts.

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Bella Thompson

What I wish I knew before living in Royal Oak

Military spouse here. Median household income is $95,182, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $305,900 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community...

27 replies 14 upvotes living
Easton S.

What surprised you most about Royal Oak?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Royal Oak sits at 102.1 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? People here are genuinely frien...

2 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Jayden R.

Biggest downsides of living in Royal Oak?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,335 for rent here. The median home value here is around $305,900, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Median household incom...

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Savannah Cooper

Dog-friendly places in Royal Oak?

Hey, Been living here since 2011. You can expect to pay around $1,335 for rent here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 57,880, Royal Oak is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certai...

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Oliver M.

Day-to-day life in Royal Oak, MI

I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,335 for rent here. The median home value here is around $305,900, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 57,880, Royal Oak is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families e...

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Emily Peterson

Best restaurants in Royal Oak?

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,335 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up. N...

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Bella Thompson

Best kept secrets of Royal Oak, MI

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,335 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Royal Oak sits at 102.1 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. ...

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Hazel Gray

Couple moving to Royal Oak from out of state

Alright, Household incomes average around $95,182 in Royal Oak. With a population of 57,880, Royal Oak is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What woul...

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Everly M.

How are the schools in Royal Oak?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Royal Oak sits at 102.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $95,182 in Royal Oak. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts?

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