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Royal Oak, MI vs Romeo, MI

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- The median age of a home in Royal Oak is 20.0% older than the median age of a home in Romeo.
 Royal Oak, MIRomeo, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age65  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$358,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.116.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.3$11.0
 Homes Owned61.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock1.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Royal Oak, MIRomeo, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,420$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,030  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$910$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,480  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,440$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,000  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Royal Oak, MIRomeo, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Royal Oak, MIRomeo, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock28.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99943.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock6.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Royal Oak, MIRomeo, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.2%10.0%
 1940 to 194915.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock28.3%12.2%
Reviews for Royal Oak    20 Reviews

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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Over 14 years ago

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

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Over 15 years ago

Fun growing  More

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Reviews for Romeo    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

If I could, I would give this place zero stars, but it won't let me. This place is the worst place in the world to live!!! My husband was murdered there. My house was  More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved here in 2004 and we love the lifestyle we have here. Virtually no crime to speak of and very friendly neighbors and clean community. We love history and  More

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