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Royal Oak is a suburb in the Detroit Metropolitan area. It has a population of 59,107 and a population density of 5,012, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 36, which is 4 years below the Detroit Metro median age and 2 years below the national average.
Royal Oak has a median home value of $268,000, which is 40% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,759 is 48% above the metro average rent and 42% above the national average rent. The average household income in Royal Oak is $81,665 , which is 28% above the Metro average household income and 23% above the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Royal Oak is 7. Royal Oak also has a crime index 44 that is below the Metro average and below the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Detroit.
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Royal Oak has a suburban feeling with mix of residents from different age groups. Royal Oak also has good mix of residents working in IT Services and Healthcare.
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Demographics
Royal Oak's population is made up of 44% married, 42% single, 10% divorced and 5% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 32%. Homeowners make up 65% of the population in Royal Oak.
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Employment
The Per Capita income in Royal Oak is $51,574. The Median Household Income is $83,194 and the Royal Oak Unemployment Rate is 3%.
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Royal Oak crime index is 41 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Royal Oak.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
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