Detroit metro, MI relocation guide
Moving to Royal Oak, MI
$389,900Median listing price
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About Royal Oak
Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Home prices in Royal Oak
The median listing price in Royal Oak is $389,900.
Top places in Royal Oak
- Royal Oak Farmers Market
- Downtown Royal Oak
- Detroit Zoo
Commuting from Royal Oak
- Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~15–25 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.
- **Amtrak's Wolverine** (Chicago–Pontiac) stops here.
Royal Oak FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Royal Oak, MI?
The median listing price in Royal Oak is $389,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Royal Oak, MI?
Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~15–25 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.