What BestPlaces Users Say about Royal Oak
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.
based on 20 ReviewsGet to know Royal Oak with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Royal Oak
High Taxes ? Poor Schools ? - responce to 'Jessica - 10/9/2007
Not sure where Jessica gets her 'high taxes' information - but for the area - only neighboring Berkley's total taxes are lower (their city tax is actually higher) - Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Birmingham are all significantly higher - as is both Madison Hts., Hazel Park, Oak Park & Clawson. This info. is available via Oakland County website.
As for school performance and infrastructure improvements - Royal Oak is headed in the right direction as test scores and building improvements indicate. I wish people who complain would at least have their facts
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City of Royal Oak, MI - quality of life - 9/7/2007
Our city has over 50 parks, typically all are within walking distance of
one's home, it is a pedesrian frendly community & designated as a 'Tree City USA' by the National Arbor Day Foundation, we have a viberant downtown with numerious resturants, coffee houses and entertainment choices - including a movie theater & comedy club. The Detroit Zoo is located within our city limits as is nationally ranked Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak is centrally located and enjoys close access to both I-75 & I-696 hwy's. It's a great place to live.
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Great place to live - 7/14/2007
Royal Oak is a wonderful place with friendly people, beautiful neighborhoods, and a vibrant downtown with lots of restaraunts, bars, and entertainment.
It is close enough to Detroit to experience Big City perks like professional spots and world class entertainment, but far enough away to feel an escape from traffic and congestion.
My experience with the city services has been positive, and the city is very safe. The local farmers market provides fresh produce and a nice cultural aspect. There are aslo a variety of unique stores, entertainment venues, and marketplaces that are famous throughout metro-Detroit.
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High Taxes, Poor Education - 5/10/2007
I have lived in Royal Oak my entire life and I am sad to see what it has become. I am a late twenty-something mother of two with a college education who finds Royal Oak to be lacking in so many ways. The property taxes are ridiculous, the downtown area is not family friendly and is expensive to patronize. The schools are continuing a downhill slide to substandard education and are unsafe.
We are looking into moving out of the Metro-Detroit
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Royal Oak- - 9/29/2006
If you are young, professional and enjoy night life Royal Oak is the best the metro-detroit has to offer. Royal Oak mixes bohemian feel with unique coffee shops, bookstores and botiques with new loft style condos which attract an upscale
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City - 6/30/2006
Wet and cold springs with a warm to hot summers. Winters vary between cold and snow to little snow and 30 - 40
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RO - 5/30/2006
Great place for young professionals. Excellent restaurants and
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Royal Oak is one happening city - 2/4/2006
Sure they're messing up the archetecture of the city with all the mega-condo's they're building here, but if you have to live in metro Detroit you won't find a nicer area. Plenty of bars, and restaurants, and galleries, still has the nice homey neighborhoods, the schools have gone downhill, but that's because every yokel that gets a job has to move out to 123 mile rd. But the area here between Ferndale and Birmingham off Woodward is the best in the State if you enjoy music, food, and art. only problem is it's still freezing in the
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