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Allen Park, MI vs Royal Oak, MI

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- The median age of a home in Allen Park is 1.5% older than the median age of a home in Royal Oak.
 Allen Park, MIRoyal Oak, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age66  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$281,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.109.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$14.8$11.0
 Homes Owned82.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Allen Park, MIRoyal Oak, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,820$1,840
 Studio Apartment$860  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,170$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,240  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,850$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,660  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Allen Park, MIRoyal Oak, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Allen Park, MIRoyal Oak, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99942.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Allen Park, MIRoyal Oak, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20090.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19890.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock29.5%10.0%
 1940 to 194915.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock16.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Allen Park    2 Reviews
Betty · Lake Orion, MI
Lake Orion
Over 15 years ago

I enjoy the fact that there are beaches close by, Oakland University nearby, and that there aren't any strip clubs or adult bookstores in this  More

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Cameron · Allen Park, MI
New to Speriling's BestPlaces
Over 19 years ago

I live in the Downriver community of the Metro Detroit area. Sure are a lot of homes for sale around here and they are all in great neighborhoods. Some of the best deals  More

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Reviews for Royal Oak    20 Reviews
J · Brighton, MI
Royal Oak - Safe, Stable and Job Opportunities
Over 6 years ago

Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job  More

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dave · Royal Oak, MI
jobs
Over 14 years ago

Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.  More

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lisa · Royal Oak, MI
Great City
Over 15 years ago

Fun growing  More

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