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Introduction to Royal Oak, Michigan
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.
Royal Oak History
Royal Oak was initially incorporated as a village in the year 1891 and as a city in 1921. The name of the city originated in 1819 from one of Territorial Governor Lewis Cass' land surveying expeditions.
Royal Oak and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Royal Oak
The recreation department of the city organizes a variety of activities for the city people, which includes golf lessons, youth activities, kids sports and picnics, among others. The city is home to several parks which make for great places to relax.
Royal Oak Transportation
The airport nearest to Royal Oak is Detroit City.
Royal Oak Higher Education
The institutes of higher education in the city are the David Pressley School of Cosmetology and the Infinity Institute of Hypnotherapy.
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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