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Royal Oak, MI

Looking to move to Royal Oak, MI? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Royal Oak, MI is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Royal Oak, MI has a population of 58550. What about cost of living in Royal Oak, MI? The median income in Royal Oak, MI is $95,849 and the median home value is $306,034.

Read on to learn more about Royal Oak, MI, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in Royal Oak, MI

Average Temperatures

58 high / 40 low

Average Annual Rainfall

32 in

Average Annual Snowfall

31 in

Quick Facts about Royal Oak, Michigan

Median Home Value
$306,034
Median Property Tax
$3,359
Total Population
58,550
Average Commute
22 min
Median Household Income
$95,849
Median Monthly Rent
$1,128

Map of Royal Oak, MI

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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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