Royal Oak

MI

Oakland County, Michigan

Population 1.3M |Median income $97,760 |13 hospitals

Population
1,279,825
Oakland County
Median Income
$97,760
+44% vs avg
Median Home Value
$343,600
+51% vs avg
Median Age
41.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.3M+5%
Median Income
$97,760+49%
Median Home Value
$343,600+102%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-25%
Unemployment
4.8%-53%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,376/mo
Poverty Rate
7.7% -46% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 51%
Work From Home 20.2%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 69.2%
African American 12.8%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
34.5%
Obesity
31.3%
Short Sleep Duration
31.1%
Physical Inactivity
19.1%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.2%
Current Smoking
10.8%
Current Asthma
10.6%
Diabetes
10.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 81.2%
Dental Visit 73.7%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.2%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 13 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
3
★★
5
★
0
Average Rating
2.6/5
Total Hospitals
13
With ER
9
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI
SOUTHFIELD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK
ROYAL OAK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, TROY
TROY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
HENRY FORD HEALTH WEST BLOOMFIELD HOSPITAL
W BLOOMFIELD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
TRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND HOSPITAL
PONTIAC · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - FARMINGTON HILLS
FARMINGTON HILLS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
MCLAREN OAKLAND
PONTIAC · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER HOSPITAL
ROCHESTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
HURON VALLEY-SINAI HOSPITAL
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Royal Oak Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Alert Issued for West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters

NOAA · 6h ago
Weather Alerts high

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties Through Tuesday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Off Florida and Mississippi Coastline

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters Through 7:00 AM CDT

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Lake Superior Near Minnesota and Wisconsin

NOAA · 13h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Royal Oak, MI? ▼
Royal Oak, MI has a population of 1,279,825 people, located in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Royal Oak? ▼
The median household income in Royal Oak, MI is $97,760 per year. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
What is the median home value in Royal Oak? ▼
The median home value in Royal Oak, MI is $343,600. Median rent is $1,376/month.
What are the top health concerns in Royal Oak? ▼
The top health indicators in Royal Oak include High Blood Pressure (34.5%), Obesity (31.3%), Short Sleep Duration (31.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Royal Oak? ▼
Royal Oak has 13 hospitals with an average rating of 2.6/5 stars. 9 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Royal Oak? ▼
The median age in Royal Oak, MI is 41.3 years. 51% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Royal Oak, MI is located in Oakland County, Michigan. With a population of 1.3M and a median household income of $97,760, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 13 hospitals with an average rating of 2.6/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Royal Oak area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Oakland County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.