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Royal Oak, MI

Founded 1891Oakland CountyElev. 202 m
Population
57,880
Median home
$305,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Royal Oak

With about 57,880 residents, Royal Oak is one of Michigan's notable places. Royal Oak was founded in 1891 and sits in Oakland County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $95,182. Homes carry a median value of $305,900, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.8%). Around 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
57,880
Median age
36.9
Median household income
$95,182
Per-capita income
$63,040
Poverty rate
6%
High-school grad or higher
96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.6%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
24.4 min
Work from home
24.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black6.1%
Asian3.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts64.8%
Sales & office15.5%
Service10.2%
Production, transportation & material moving6.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$305,900
Median gross rent
$1,335/mo
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Median year built
1956
Households
29,351
Avg. household size
1.96

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Royal Oak has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading73%
Math51%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Churchill Community Ed CenterHighGrades 9–12
Oakland Schools Technical CampusSEHighGrades 9–12
Royal Oak High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Royal Oak Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Addams Elementary and ECCElementaryGrades -1–5
Alfred E Upton Elementary SchoolElementary
Keller ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Northwood Elementary SchoolElementary
Oak Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary
Oakland Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime59% below national
Royal Oak157
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 44% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime52% below national
Royal Oak942
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↑ 28% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Royal Oak Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Royal Oak.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Oakland County
Cold waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Royal Oak is in Oakland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Royal Oak was founded in 1891 and sits in Oakland County. Elevation ~202 m.

Map of Royal Oak
Royal Oak, MI
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

B and C Grocery BuildingHilzinger Block
Notable people from Royal Oak
Sam RaimiBruce CampbellMeryl DavisCharlie WhiteChristopher GeorgeDavid HahnChris SavinoBrendan BensonDick CostoloJon Husted
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Royal Oak, MI (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Royal Oak, Michigan.

Donald Allen Miller, 67ABSCONDER
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48073
Matthew Armstrong Johnson, 45ABSCONDER
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48073
AKA Matt Johnson, Matthew A Johnson
Steven Lewis Brown, 75ABSCONDER
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48073
AKA Steve Lewis Brown
Brad Matthew Smith, 53ABSCONDER
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48067
AKA Brian William Smith, Brad M Smith
Anthony Carl Jackson, 43
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48067
AKA Anthony C Jackson
Anthony Carl Jackson, 43
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48067
Christopher Michael Brown, 50ABSCONDER
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48073
David Ray Smith, 76ABSCONDER
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48073
Michael Rilett Taylor, 39ABSCONDER
Royal Oak · Oakland County · 48073
AKA Mike

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Royal Oak — frequently asked

What is the population of Royal Oak, Michigan?
Royal Oak has a population of about 57,880, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Royal Oak?
The median home value in Royal Oak is $305,900, and the median gross rent is $1,335/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Royal Oak safe? What is the crime rate?
Royal Oak Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 157 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Royal Oak face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Oakland County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Royal Oak?
Royal Oak has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Royal Oak?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Royal Oak. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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