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Royal Oak
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Royal Oak, Michigan, is a lively suburb of Detroit known for its lively downtown, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community. The city offers a mix of urban energy and suburban charm, making it popular with both young professionals and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
58,211
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.49°, -83.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
67
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,825
Local Cost
$1,890
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-27.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
848 mm
Internet Speed
391 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
1
Cafes
10
Nightlife
12
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DET
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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