Living in Royal Oak
Royal Oak is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 59,008 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #44 of 12,111), young families (top 3%, #290 of 11,898), commuters (top 3%, #155 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Royal Oak
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Detroit, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 23:03; in late June it sets around 3:13.
How Royal Oak ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #290 of 11,898 | #20 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #650 of 9,771 | #25 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #360 of 8,006 | #16 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #167 of 6,237 | #9 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,306 of 9,474 | #30 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,397 of 9,474 | #30 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,726 of 10,762 | #28 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #291 of 4,537 | #1 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #360 of 4,444 | #4 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #468 of 3,053 | #1 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,201 of 7,271 | #56 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #155 of 6,227 | #4 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #640 of 3,933 | #8 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #334 of 2,119 | #12 of 53 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #298 of 8,006 | #13 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,281 of 12,111 | #38 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #581 of 4,114 | #6 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #437 of 7,271 | #1 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #236 of 9,474 | #7 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #10,286 of 18,063 | #402 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #9,711 of 16,523 | #217 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #9,928 of 18,063 | #415 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #1,008 of 16,523 | #18 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #180 of 21,167 | #2 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #44 of 12,111 | #11 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,535 of 6,413 | #55 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 79 | #466 of 12,111 | #1 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #322 of 4,750 | #6 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Huntington Woods 2 km
- Madison Heights (Michigan) 3 km
- Ferndale (Michigan) 3 km
- Berkley (Michigan) 4 km
- Hazel Park 4 km
- Oak Park (Michigan) 5 km
- Clawson 5 km
- Southfield 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.