At a Glance
Median Income
$95,182
$63,040 per capita
Home Value
$305,900
Zillow: $323,624
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Royal Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Royal Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Royal Oak a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Royal Oak residents earn a median household income of $95,182 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,040. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Royal Oak is $305,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,624. Median rent is $1,335/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Royal Oak reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 735/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
62.6% of adults in Royal Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Royal Oak has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population57,880
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density4,909/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,182
Per Capita$63,040
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,900
Rent$1,335
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$323,624
Housing Units31,204
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property735/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary64/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation666 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Royal Oak was founded in 1891.
The median home in Royal Oak was built in 1957.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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