How old are the homes in Royal Oak, MI?
82.4% (±3.4 points) of the homes in Royal Oak, MI were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.5% were built before 1940.
6.7% were built in 2010 or later.
Figures last updated on .
- Built before 1980
- 82.4% (±3.4 points)
- Built before 1940
- 16.5%
- Built 2010 or later
- 6.7%
When the homes in Royal Oak were built
| Year built | Royal Oak | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3.7% (±0.7 points) | 9.3% | 10.3% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2.9% (±0.7 points) | 13.3% | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4.3% (±1.1 points) | 12.7% | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 9.1% (±1.4 points) | 17.7% | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.8% (±1.4 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 28.6% (±1.8 points) | 15.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 15.4% (±1.5 points) | 5.4% | 6.9% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.5% (±1.5 points) | 7.3% | 14.6% | 11.7% |
In Royal Oak, the share of homes built before 1980 is higher than in Oakland County (58.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (62.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (49.7%).
In Oakland County, Royal Oak ranks 14 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.
Statewide, it ranks 107 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint
Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.
Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).
A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).
Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.
The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (73.3%) and the share built before 1980 (82.4%).
- 40 CFR part 745: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
- 24 CFR part 35: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
Homes built before 1980 in places near Royal Oak
| Place | Distance | Homes built before 1980 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | — | 82.4% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Berkley | 1.7 mi | 89.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Woods | 1.9 mi | 91.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clawson | 2.0 mi | 83.8% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.6 mi | 93.7% (±7.3 points) | Higher |
| Madison Heights | 2.6 mi | 82.9% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 3.3 mi | 88.6% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 3.5 mi | 89.6% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lathrup Village | 3.9 mi | 88.4% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Ridge, MI (93.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes built before 1980 across Oakland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Novi Township | 87.8% (±49.8 points) |
| 9 | Hazel Park | 87.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | Clawson | 83.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Southfield Township | 83.6% (±6.0 points) |
| 12 | Lake Angelus | 83.3% (±28.6 points) |
| 13 | Madison Heights | 82.9% (±6.2 points) |
| 14 | Royal Oak | 82.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 15 | Southfield | 78.7% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Sylvan Lake | 78.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 17 | Farmington | 76.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 18 | Village of Clarkston | 75.5% (±14.2 points) |
| 19 | Pontiac | 75.2% (±4.3 points) |
| 20 | Bloomfield Charter Township | 72.5% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Oakland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Royal Oak
How old are most homes in Royal Oak?
82.4% of homes in Royal Oak, MI were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Do homes in Royal Oak need a lead paint disclosure?
A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 73.3% and 82.4% of homes in Royal Oak were built before then.
Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Royal Oak?
Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM
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