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Royal Oak, Michigan is a city located in southeast Michigan, about 14 miles from Detroit. It has a population of approximately 59,000 people and is known for its lively downtown area with restaurants, bars, and shops. The city also has a strong sense of community, with events such as the Royal Oak Farmers Market and the Woodward Dream Cruise drawing in residents and visitors alike.
According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, Royal Oak is a great place to live. Many users mention the city's vibrant downtown area and strong sense of community as major selling points. For example, user "Samantha" says, "Royal Oak has a great downtown scene with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shopping options. It's also a very tight-knit community with lots of events and festivals throughout the year." Similarly, user "Joshua" writes, "I love living in Royal Oak. The downtown area is always buzzing with activity and there's always something to do. Plus, everyone is so friendly and welcoming."
Some reviewers also praise the city's location and amenities. User "Emily" notes, "Royal Oak is in a great location - close enough to Detroit for events and entertainment, but still has a small-town feel. There's also great parks and recreational options here." Additionally, user "Mike" mentions, "I've lived in Royal Oak for over 20 years and I still love it. The city has a great mix of urban and suburban elements, and the schools are top-notch." Overall, it seems that Royal Oak offers a desirable combination of a bustling city center and a strong community feel, making it a popular choice among residents.
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jobs - 9/21/2011
Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.
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a nice mix - 9/14/2009
we live on a great street - new and old families, folks that have been here a while. everyone looks out for everyone else. close to main street - lots of restaurants, coffee shops. the only town that has a "downtown" in the suberbs besides rochester hills - at least that i know of.
higher housing cost but worth
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Royal Oak, Michigan - 11/16/2008
I love Royal Oak most for it's diversity and sense of community. Oakland County, Michigan, and "the Mitt", for that matter, are beautiful areas with some of the prettiest green space in the country. Unfortunately the auto industry is tanking and many have left Michigan for warmer climates and better opportunities. My home is worth less than half I currently owe on it. Jobs are difficult, if not impossible to come by now. As much as I love my town, I would not recommend relocating
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Culture and Things to Do - 9/2/2008
Sometimes you have to look hard but there are cultural things to do in this city. In the past year, I have found: a. A French-language group meeting at a local bookstore, b. A writer's group, c. A book club, d. A world-class art library (in the next city).
So, for the patient, there are some
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Royal Oak - 2/24/2008
Royal Oak is very nice. Royal Oak is a good place to raise a family or for a
young professional. Royal Oak has many great rests and shops/ stores.
Royal Oak has a lot of trees and has a very low crime rate. The very few negatives are Michigan winters can be rough and economy in Royal Oak is rough
unless you have a professional or skilled trade, but than true is with many
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Downtown Royal Oak - 10/27/2007
My husband & I love living in downtown Royal Oak. His office is less than a half a mile away, so he walks most of the time. We live within walking distance to gyms, shops, restaurants, post office, farmers market, library, yoga studio and even a community college. It is a great place to live most of the time. We would like to see more "regular" retail clothing and home stores. Most of the shops here are boutique style shops. Royal Oak attracts a lot of people from nearby cities looking for a cool place to go out at night or on the weekend. We would also like to see improvement in safety for pedestrians since the area is attracting more and more people who want a walkable
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