Royal Oak, MI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Royal Oak, Michigan Summary
Life in Royal Oak research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Royal Oak over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Royal Oak:
The population in Royal Oak is 57,880.
The median home value in Royal Oak is $325,624.
The median income in Royal Oak is $95,182.
The cost of living in Royal Oak is 107 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Royal Oak is $1,335.
The unemployment rate in Royal Oak is 3.1%.
The poverty rate in Royal Oak is 6.0%.
The average high in Royal Oak is 58.8° and the average low is 40.6°.
Royal Oak SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Royal Oak, MI Crime Report
Crime in Royal Oak summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Royal Oak. Key points include:
There were 530 total crimes in Royal Oak in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Royal Oak is 925.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Royal Oak is 124.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Royal Oak is 801.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Royal Oak is -56.32% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Royal Oak Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Royal Oak / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 530 | 925.7 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 71 | 124.0 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 12.2 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 60 | 104.8 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 459 | 801.6 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 37 | 64.6 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 353 | 616.5 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 69 | 120.5 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Royal Oak, MI Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Royal Oak summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Royal Oak. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Royal Oak is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Royal Oak is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Royal Oak is $325,624.
The median income in Royal Oak is $95,182.
Royal Oak's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Royal Oak Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Royal Oak | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 126 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 99 | 100 | |
Royal Oak, MI Weather
The average high in Royal Oak is 58.8° and the average low is 40.6°.
There are 69.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.8 inches of precipitation each year with 32.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Royal Oak |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Royal Oak, MI Photos
Rankings for Royal Oak in Michigan
Locations Around Royal Oak
Map Of Royal Oak, MI
Best Places Around Royal Oak
Birmingham, MI
Population 21,612
Plymouth, MI
Population 9,234
Berkley, MI
Population 15,084
Novi, MI
Population 66,224
Northville, MI
Population 6,080
Huntington Woods, MI
Population 6,322
Troy, MI
Population 87,307
Clawson, MI
Population 11,314
Rochester Hills, MI
Population 76,086
Grosse Pointe, MI
Population 5,561
Royal Oak Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Royal Oak
The current population in Royal Oak is 57,880. The population has increased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57,880 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 58,053 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 58,368 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 59,256 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 59,195 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 59,107 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 58,973 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 58,823 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 58,689 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 58,382 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 58,065 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 57,761 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 57,593 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 57,741 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Royal Oak
Royal Oak is:
80.8% White with 46,772 White residents.
6.1% African American with 3,545 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
3.8% Asian with 2,228 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 312 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 2,288 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 2,721 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Royal Oak | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 73.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 6.1% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 5.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Royal Oak
Royal Oak is 49.0% female with 28,355 female residents.
Royal Oak is 51.0% male with 29,525 male residents.
| Gender | Royal Oak | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Royal Oak for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Royal Oak completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Royal Oak | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Royal Oak, Michigan
3.6% of households in Royal Oak earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Royal Oak earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Royal Oak earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Royal Oak earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.4% of households in Royal Oak earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Royal Oak earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Royal Oak earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.9% of households in Royal Oak earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Royal Oak earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.7% of households in Royal Oak earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Royal Oak | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.7% | 9.0% | 12.6% |
