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Royal Oak, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 12 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The people of the city are in the Detroit metropolitan area. Royal Oak has a population of 60,062.
In Royal Oak, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Royal Oak live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, Royal Oak had a median family income of $68,109. Royal Oak is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Royal Oak isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Royal Oak, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Royal Oak residents, with $30,975. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Royal Oak, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Royal Oak has higher property taxes than most places in Michigan, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Royal Oak, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Royal Oak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Royal Oak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Royal Oak colleges • Royal Oak travel • Royal Oak mortgages and property.
 | Royal Oak Colleges Royal Oak colleges and trade schools. |
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 | Royal Oak Mortgage Royal Oak property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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