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Royal Oak, Michigan by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Royal Oak, 65% lower than the rate across Michigan (4.2). The median household income is $101,109 and the median home value is $328,700. Population: about 57,950 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Royal Oak?
Royal Oak police recorded 85 violent crimes in 2025, or 1.5 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 65% lower than the Michigan rate (4.2); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 3 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 431 offenses (7.4 per 1,000; Michigan: 12.6). Compared with 2021, when 61 were reported, the count is up 39%.
| Offense (2025) | Royal Oak count | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 85 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 3 | 0.05 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.10 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 73 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 431 | 7.4 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 25 | 0.43 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 350 | 6.0 | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 56 | 0.96 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Royal Oak changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 415 | 1 |
| 2022 | 77 | 461 | 0 |
| 2023 | 89 | 538 | 0 |
| 2024 | 72 | 461 | 0 |
| 2025 | 85 | 431 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Royal Oak Police Department's own reports.
How does Royal Oak compare with Michigan?
Households in Royal Oak have a median income of $101,109 (Michigan: $72,875). The median owner-occupied home is worth $328,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,381 a month. About 57,950 people live on 12 square miles of land, roughly 4,914 per square mile. The city lies in Oakland County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Royal Oak | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,950 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $101,109 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $328,700 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,381 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 64.1% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.0% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Royal Oak?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Oakland County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Royal Oak?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 12 highway work zones in Royal Oak city limits (10 active that day). Listed roads include I-75/WB I-696, M-1 Service Drive and I-696/M-1. 9 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Royal Oak?
Federal school lists place 10 public and 5 private schools within Royal Oak. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Dodge #4 State Park and Tricentennial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Royal Oak
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Royal Oak city limits. On the ATF list: Target Sports (Royal Oak).
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map inside the Royal Oak city limits: 4th Street Stop (Royal Oak), Barrels & Vines (Royal Oak), Barrels and Vines (Royal Oak), Campbell Party Store (Royal Oak), Late Nite Party Store (Royal Oak), Lincoln Party Store (Royal Oak), Royal Liquor (Royal Oak) and Royal Spirits & Wine (Royal Oak). Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Royal Oak city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Royal Oak?
In 2025, Royal Oak had 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (85 reported), 65% lower than the Michigan rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 7.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Royal Oak?
$101,109 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,875 for Michigan.
How much do homes cost in Royal Oak?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $328,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $231,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Royal Oak?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Oakland County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Troy, MI (5 mi) · Southfield, MI (6 mi) · Warren, MI (7 mi) · Sterling Heights, MI (8 mi) · Detroit, MI (9 mi) · Rochester Hills, MI (11 mi)
More: Michigan statewide numbers · county page: Oakland County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Royal Oak city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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