Royal Oak, MI โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Oakland County ยท Michigan

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Royal Oak based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Royal Oak
National Avg
Michigan Avg
Population: 69Income: 63Home Value: 31Safety: 100Education: 69Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 71

Quick Stats

Population

57,880

2023 ACS

Median Income

$95,182

2023

Median Home Value

$305,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,335

2023

Median Age

36.9

Unemployment

3.1%

Cost of Living Index

141.2

100 = national avg

Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with a population of 57,880 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Royal Oak is one of the communities in Michigan.

The median household income in Royal Oak is $95,182, and the median home value is $305,900. The cost of living index is 141.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,335 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, and the median age is 36.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

57,880

Male

29,525

51.0%

Female

28,355

49.0%

Median Age

36.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

48.0%

High School or Higher

57.2%

Foreign Born

7.0%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

35.4%

Avg Household Size

2.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.310

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

82.4%

Foreign Born

7.0%

White
82.4%
Black
6.3%
Asian
4.0%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
6.0%
Other
1.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%

2,720 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,326 (48.8%)
Puerto Rican
177 (6.5%)
Cuban
115 (4.2%)
Dominican
121 (4.4%)
Guatemalan
21 (0.8%)
Colombian
29 (1.1%)
Peruvian
40 (1.5%)
Other Hispanic
892 (32.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
527 (22.9%)
Chinese
598 (26.0%)
Filipino
294 (12.8%)
Vietnamese
80 (3.5%)
Korean
250 (10.9%)
Japanese
147 (6.4%)
Pakistani
22 (1.0%)
Cambodian
12 (0.5%)
Thai
6 (0.3%)
Taiwanese
24 (1.0%)
Other Asian
342 (14.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
53 (101.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

54,947

English Only

92.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

876 speakers

Limited English

1.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
876 (1.6%)
Other Indo-European
791 (1.4%)
Chinese
484 (0.9%)
Slavic Languages
472 (0.9%)
Arabic
324 (0.6%)
Other Languages
238 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
214 (0.4%)
Other Asian
209 (0.4%)
German
202 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
105 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.3%

Limited English Proficiency

1.7%

Spanish
19.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
17.4% limited English
Chinese
30.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
33.9% limited English
Arabic
20.1% limited English
Other Languages
23.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
34.1% limited English
Other Asian
41.6% limited English
German
5.9% limited English
Vietnamese
11.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,803

3.1% of population

Disability Rate

16.4%

296 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$56,915

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.9%
Vietnam
35.7%
Korea
7.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.5%
35-54
24.8%
55-64
11.6%
65-74
19.7%
75+
33.2%

Male Veterans

1,600

88.7%

Female Veterans

203

11.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$56,915

Non-Veteran Income

$59,568

Difference

-$2,653

-4.5% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

296

Without Disability

1,507

Disability Rate

16.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

56,436

#1 Ancestry

German

19.9% (11,533)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

16.2% (9,394)

#3 Ancestry

English

12.5% (7,242)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
19.9%
Irish
16.2%
English
12.5%
Polish
12.3%
Italian
8.0%
French
4.2%
Scottish
3.3%
American
2.8%
Arab
2.1%
Dutch
2.1%
European
1.5%
Russian
1.4%
Swedish
1.1%
Hungarian
1.1%
Scotch-Irish
1.1%
Finnish
1.1%
Greek
1.0%
Norwegian
0.9%
Czech
0.9%
Ukrainian
0.8%

Families & Households

Total Households

29,351

Family Households

12,801

43.6%

Married Couples

9,658

32.9%

Non-Family Households

16,550

56.4%

Single Mother Households

2,006

6.8%

Single Father Households

1,137

3.9%

Living Alone

12,898

43.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

7,961

In Married Couple

5,952

74.8%

With Single Mother

1,564

19.6%

With Single Father

445

5.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$132,707

Married Couple Income

$155,724

Single Mother Income

$68,306

Single Father Income

$86,797

Avg Family Size

2.0

Avg Non-Family Size

1.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

487

Grandparents Responsible

114

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$95,182

+30% vs national

Per Capita Income

$63,040

+70% vs national

Poverty Rate

6.0%

-56% vs national

Gini Index

0.4315

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.1%

-40% vs national

SNAP Recipients

4.7%

of households

How Royal Oak Compares

Royal Oak vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Royal Oak is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Royal Oak. The median household income here is $95,182.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.7%
$25-50K
15.5%
$50-75K
13.0%
$75-100K
14.1%
$100-150K
19.9%
$150-200K
12.1%
$200K+
15.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

-44% vs MI avg

Labor Force

37,515

Employed

36,319

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

48.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

57.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.9

Work from Home

24.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

141.2

100 = national avg

+41.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$62,118

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$146,825

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
156.6
Food
122.8
Transportation
145.5
Healthcare
118.2
Utilities
125.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,122

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,411

per month

The median household income in Royal Oak, MI is $95,182, which is 30.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $63,040. The poverty rate of 6.0% is lower than the MI state average of 14.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4315, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 37,515. 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 141.2, which is 41.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 156.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $62,118 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$330,000

Median List Price

$370,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$255

Days on Market

52

Active Inventory

153

Months of Supply

2.7

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$316,930

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,118

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

14.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

36.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
14.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
36.3%
Listings with Price Drops
23.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 4.6%List Price โ†‘ 13.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

56

New Listings

79

Pending Sales

80

Homes Sold โ†“ 30.0%New Listings โ†“ 14.1%Pending โ†“ 11.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$255

Median List $/SF

$261

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 4.5%List $/SF โ†‘ 1.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Royal Oak vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Royal Oak is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$305,900

Median Rent

$1,335

Total Housing Units

31,227

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner Occupied

66.4%

Renter Occupied

33.6%

Median Property Tax

$4,119

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,491

Housing Types

Single Family
70.2%
Multi-Family
29.7%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,119

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.35%

of home value

Median Home Value

$305,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,604

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,119) by the median home value ($305,900). In Royal Oak, MI, this works out to an effective rate of 1.35%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Royal Oak, MI is $330,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 52 days on the market. 14.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $255. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,118/month. About 66.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 31,227 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,119. The effective tax rate is 1.35%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.24

per 1,000 residents

-52% vs national

Property Crime Rate

8.02

per 1,000 residents

-53% vs national

Total Crimes

530

2024

Violent Clearance

82%

cases solved

Property Clearance

25%

cases solved

YoY Change

-22.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Royal Oak Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Royal Oak vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Royal Oak is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 39.3%Property โ†“ 28.4%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Royal Oak police solve 175% of rape cases but only 22% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent40.07175.0%
RobberyViolent70.1242.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent601.0580.0%
BurglaryProperty370.6543.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty3536.1723.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty691.2121.7%

Royal Oak, MI reported 71 violent crimes and 459 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.24 per 1,000 residents is 52.3% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 82% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 353 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 20.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024714591.248.02
2023925351.619.35
2022774621.337.99
2021614151.037.02
2020593980.996.69
2019614391.027.35
2018564830.948.13
2017565430.949.16
2016656141.0910.34
2015536670.8911.20

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.5

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

98.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

16.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

90.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

15

Public Assistance

$90.8M

Individual Assistance

$399.7M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $88.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’FloodFeb 2024โ€”$206.1M
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormJul 2021โ€”$66.6M
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$82.1M$19.0M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodSep 2014$5.7M$90.2M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$4Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004โ€”$17.9M
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003$949Kโ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$1.1Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2000โ€”โ€”
Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$854Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes,and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1997โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Icing & Floodiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMar 1976โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, High Winds & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1975โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

577

Total Claims Paid

$5,447,035

Avg Claim Payout

$9,440

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

28

Federal Funding

$2,835,289

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.85

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)6$200,175
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan4$127,372
103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies3$1,724,347
500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall2$67,210
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control2$255,715

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Royal Oak has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, ice storm, cold wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 577 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $90,751,953 in public assistance recovery funding. $399,707,796 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.6%

6.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.3%

4.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.7%

5.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

30.5%

Arthritis

20.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

30.3%

Lack of Support

19.1%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

20.2%

Mobility

7.8%

Cognitive

10.8%

Hearing

5.0%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.2%

Independent Living

5.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Royal Oak has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.9 mi

Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak0.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Henry Ford Health Kingswood Hospital3.6 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
The Behavioral Center Of Michigan4.8 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi5.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Surgeons Choice Medical Center5.0 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

60,830

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
ROYAL OAK, CITY OF57,2360
PLEASANT RIDGE2,8720
ADOBE ESTATES MHP5550
TROPIC BREEZE1250
BURT VIEW ASSOCIATION420
SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTHโ€”0

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

32.2K MT

Top Emitter

WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL

32.2K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL
Beaumont Health System Llc
Other32,223

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 32.2K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

69.8%

-11% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-79% vs national

Work From Home

24.2%

+160% vs national

Carpool

3.4%

Walk / Bike

1.8%

combined

How Royal Oak's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311010
202244001
202133020
202011010
201911010
201822010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Royal Oak, MI covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 24.2% work from home, which is above the MI state average of 9.1%. 3.4% of workers carpool. 1.6% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.2%

of households

No Internet

3.6%

of households

Total Households

29,351

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.2%
Cellular Data Plan
89.8%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.2%
No Internet Access
3.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.2%

of households

Tablet

69.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
92.5%
Desktop / Laptop
89.2%
Tablet
69.0%
Smartphone Only
4.3%
No Computer
3.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

19.3ยข

per kWh

+5% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

14.0ยข

per kWh

-5% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.3ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$119

residential

-18% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

13% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Michigan averages 19.3ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $119. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Royal Oak vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

60,830

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ROYAL OAK, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water57,2360
PLEASANT RIDGECommunityPurchased surface water2,8720
ADOBE ESTATES MHPCommunityGround water5550
TROPIC BREEZECommunityGround water1250
BURT VIEW ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water420
SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTHCommunityPurchased surface water00

94.4% of households in Royal Oak have broadband internet access. 86.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 60,830 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Royal Oak is located in Oakland County, MI. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Royal Oak.

Election Overview

Source: Oakland County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

419,519

54.4%

GOP Votes

337,791

43.8%

Total Votes

771,939

Margin

D+10.6%

Shift from 2020

R+3.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+10.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024419,519337,791771,93954.4%43.8%D+10.6
2020434,148325,971770,35156.4%42.3%D+14.1
2016342,976289,127663,25551.7%43.6%D+8.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Oakland County recorded 771,939 total votes. Democrats won the county with 54.4% of the vote compared to 43.8% for Republicans, a margin of D+10.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Oakland County has shifted 2.5 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

241

Total Assets

$157.8M

Total Income

$147.4M

Per 10K Residents

41.6

nonprofits

-10.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

13

Median Assets

$133K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Arts & Culture
31
Human Services
24
Religion
19
Education
18
Philanthropy
16
Animal-Related
11
Youth Development
11
Community Improvement
8
Recreation & Sports
6
Voluntary Health
5
Employment
5
Environment
4
Civil Rights
3
Public Benefit
3
Health Care
2
Medical Research
2
International
2
Social Science
2
Mental Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Unknown
1
91.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $143.5M of $157.8M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Royal Oak

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYAnimal-Related$70.4M$96.5M1958
URBAN RENEWAL INITIATIVE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$48.2M$22.4M2013
COMMUNITY HOMESHuman Services$4.4M$4.8M1983
HERE TO HELP FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.1M$1.8M2007
DORIS J DUCHENE AND DONALD L DUCHENE SR FOUNDATIONEmployment$4.1M$555K1997
REALTOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDโ€”$3.0M$102K1984
GILDAS CLUB-METRO DETROITArts & Culture$2.8M$2.0M1994
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BIRMINGHAM MICH INCCommunity Improvement$2.6M$770K1953
STAGECRAFTERSArts & Culture$2.1M$996K1962
ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING PROGRAMEnvironment$1.6M$2.3M2014
MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION FOUNDATIONPublic Benefit$1.4M$397K2017
MCNISH FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$329K2003
CENTRAL AFRICA HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONPhilanthropy$1.1M$524K2007
ARTS BEATS & EATS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$711K$1.7M2002
GREAT LAKES GUARDIANSEnvironment$680K$24K2002
ROYAL OAK YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCโ€”$607K$1.9M1979
ROYAL OAK FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATIONPhilanthropy$568K$478K1995
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTH OAKLAND COUNTYYouth Development$488K$1.4M1962
HONOR FLIGHT MICHIGAN LEGACY INCArts & Culture$483K$64K2007
DIGNITY DETROITReligion$426K$28K1983
SINGLE FAMILY LIVINGHuman Services$417K$65K2015
NEW BEGINNINGS ANIMAL RESCUEAnimal-Related$410K$79K2010
CONWAY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$396K$229K2010
GEM LEGACY INCHuman Services$389K$218K2018
NR2F1 FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$355K$249K2019
CRESSWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$302K$121K2000
OPEN HANDS FOOD PANTRYHuman Services$300K$140K2016
KEITH SHEREDA FOUNDATION INCEducation$259K$24K2001
CHALLENGE DETROITCommunity Improvement$225K$314K2012
ROBERT A SCHUELE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDINCPhilanthropy$221K$168K2006
CONNECTING THROUGH THE ARTS AND EDUCATIONโ€”$205K$913K2021
ROYAL OAK YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMYouth Development$190K$53K2013
GFWC - MICHIGANCommunity Improvement$189K$92K1945
LUCKY FIN PROJECTVoluntary Health$177K$215K2013
BIRMINGHAM UNIFIED YOUTH FOOTBALL ORGANIZATIONRecreation & Sports$159K$175K2006
BONNELL FOUNDATION LIVING WITH CYSTIC FIBROSISVoluntary Health$152K$232K2011
JIMMYS KIDSEducation$147K$59K2010
LUKE S KIDS INCHuman Services$141K$61K2021
INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE RAINBOW GIRLSโ€”$138K$56K1942
ESCOT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INCRecreation & Sports$128K$255K2015
ARROW CARESโ€”$120K$90K2014
PRISM GAY MEN AND ALLIES CHORUS CORPORATIONArts & Culture$119K$324K2023
HAPPY PAWS HAVEN COโ€”$108K$383K2022
NEW EDGE FIGURE SKATING CLUBโ€”$104K$147K1973
ROYAL OAK HISTORICAL SOCIETYArts & Culture$103K$54K2003
ENTREPRENEURS ORGANIZATIONEducation$95K$547K1992
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONFood & Agriculture$87K$96K2024
ROYAL OAK SANDLOT LEAGUEโ€”$78K$103K2004
ROYAL OAK CIVIC FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$78K$182K2020
ROYAL OAK ATHLETIC BOOSTERSYouth Development$76K$86K2024

Royal Oak, MI has 241 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $157.8M. The most common category is Arts, Culture & Humanities, with 31 organizations. 13 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 41.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

520

Total Approved

$175.7M

Jobs Supported

4,985

Per 10K Residents

89.8

SBA loans

-33.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

86

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

144 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

480

Total Amount

$148.0M

Avg Loan

$308,384

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$106.1M(72%)

Jobs Supported

4,099

5048% of all loans

Loans

40

Total Amount

$27.7M

Avg Loan

$691,450

Median Loan

$440,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

105

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$47.6M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$453,183

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services65 loans
NAICS 72
$30.7M
Professional & Technical Services63 loans
NAICS 54
$10.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance63 loans
NAICS 62
$36.0M
Other Services49 loans
NAICS 81
$19.1M
Retail Trade49 loans
NAICS 44
$16.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Diversified Rehab Services Llc2$7.7M
Good Dogs Royal Oak Llc1$5.0M
Kw3 Properties Llc (epc) / Primeway Inc. (oc)1$3.5M
Ch Royal Oak, Llc1$3.4M
Super Car Wash Systems & Holdings L.l.c.1$3.0M
Bojax Auto Collision Inc.3$2.8M
Compz Activewear Inc1$2.8M
Carter Snell Skin Center Plc1$2.7M
220 S Main Royal Oak Llc1$2.7M
Kr Company L.l.c.8$2.5M

Royal Oak, MI has received 520 SBA loans totaling $175.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 480 loans (92% of the total), supporting 4,099 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 40 loans totaling $27.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Royal Oak is The Huntington National Bank with 144 loans. That works out to 89.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

46

Total Population

1,092,483

Avg Median Income

$83,502

Avg Home Value

$254,878

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4800921,623$152,443$712,000$1,8915.0
480158,448$52,857$145,300$6271.8
4801711,271$86,935$251,600$1,2552.2
4802514,755$177,126$514,500$2,3978.0
4803014,945$62,878$141,200$1,2212.8
4803316,900$55,599$195,100$1,2429.1
4803415,213$59,634$259,400$1,2754.3
4806724,496$107,355$309,200$1,4354.6
480692,607$161,058$435,500$1,7950.6
480706,322$188,229$470,600$2,2661.5
4807128,411$66,726$190,300$1,1387.1
4807215,084$113,103$289,200$1,4362.4
4807333,427$86,426$302,800$1,2457.4
4807523,158$67,630$218,900$1,2847.3
4807624,817$85,171$251,300$1,4517.1
4808323,619$88,551$293,300$1,2778.6
4808415,659$106,004$420,000$1,6486.2
4808527,371$144,146$395,300$2,2139.3
4808823,443$79,137$205,400$1,1444.4
4808932,126$53,076$117,300$1,1878.0
4809130,207$53,400$138,700$1,2317.9
4809227,867$71,761$205,300$1,1868.2
4809324,485$66,420$197,100$1,1235.9
4809820,658$165,781$485,300$1,7209.4
4820214,792$36,536$193,700$8943.4
4820320,472$35,108$76,100$7998.2
4820419,723$32,875$53,600$9705.0
4820616,447$43,702$102,300$9233.1
4821242,587$37,293$98,200$9355.3
4821945,788$43,882$84,500$1,0378.4
4822021,502$86,095$229,700$1,1914.4
4822141,750$55,583$138,700$1,1745.2
4822324,262$42,324$87,700$1,0136.0
4822739,474$36,221$70,900$1,0347.5
4823432,406$36,473$57,100$9657.8
4823546,960$41,011$79,400$1,1516.3
4823729,370$65,882$198,500$1,3545.2
4823824,569$30,286$58,700$9505.4
4824017,097$57,970$120,700$1,3263.8
4830114,749$163,571$670,600$1,8787.4
4830217,346$175,698$624,200$2,04811.0
4830417,436$140,700$481,500$1,49211.4
4831043,218$77,851$263,100$1,3688.8
4831235,026$71,266$253,700$1,17611.1
4831421,379$80,383$309,700$1,3977.8
4833419,218$98,937$327,200$1,5119.1

Royal Oak, MI has 46 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,092,483. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $83,502. The average median home value is $254,878. The average median monthly rent is $1,332.

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