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Nova K. moving

Is Royal Oak worth moving to in 2026?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 9 years and The median home val
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Ruby Hughes
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
38 upvotes
Hunter Kim
big facts right here
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John
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value public transit, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely improving and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Springfield) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Homeless population growing downtown.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Katherine K.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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santiago_rider
spot on
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Evan Young
I work in legal here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is improving. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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