Question 1

Is Royal Oak, MI or Troy, MI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Troy, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Royal Oak, MI is approximately $293,200 and in Troy, MI it is approximately $284,200 — a difference of $9,000.

Question 2

Is Royal Oak, MI or Troy, MI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Royal Oak, MI is more walkable. Royal Oak, MI has a Walk Score of 42/100 and Troy, MI has a Walk Score of 41/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Royal Oak, MI or Troy, MI?

Accepted Answer

Royal Oak, MI has higher-rated schools. Royal Oak, MI has a school rating of 6.8/10 and Troy, MI has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Royal Oak, MI or Troy, MI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Royal Oak, MI	Troy, MI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$293K	$284K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$103K ✓ Higher income	$86K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	42/100 ✓ More walkable	41/100
Transit Score	30/100 ✓ Better transit	10/100
Bike Score	31/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	19 min ✓ Shorter commute	26 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.8/10	6.8/10
Best for	FamiliesProfessionalsStudents	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitRetirees seeking quiet

Royal Oak, MI vs Troy, MI

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