Detroit metro, MI relocation guide
Moving to Royal Oak Township, MI
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About Royal Oak Township
Royal Oak Township is a charter township in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Michigan charter township — a large, primarily residential community governed at the township level (no separate city government or single downtown core).
Home prices in Royal Oak Township
Home prices in Royal Oak Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Royal Oak Township
- Detroit Zoo
- Cranbrook
Commuting from Royal Oak Township
- Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~20–25 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
- **SMART** buses serve Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, with FAST express routes on Woodward, Gratiot, and Michigan avenues into downtown.
Royal Oak Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Royal Oak Township, MI?
Home prices in Royal Oak Township vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Royal Oak Township, MI?
Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~20–25 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.