Cost of Living in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak has a population of about 57,950. The median household income is $101,109, median gross rent is $1,381/month, and the median home value is $328,700. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Royal Oak expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Royal Oak is 17% below the national median and home values are 12% below the national median. Household income here is 20% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 16% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Royal Oak?
The median gross rent in Royal Oak, Michigan is $1,381 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Royal Oak?
The median owner-occupied home value in Royal Oak is $328,700 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Royal Oak?
The median household income in Royal Oak is $101,109 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.