Overall Edge
Ann Arbor leads
Ann Arbor wins 7 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Ann Arbor
$819k median
Walkable Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Royal Oak
$630k median
Walkable Trendy
Ann Arbor
Metric
Royal Oak
$819k
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Median Price
Median Price
$630k
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
8/10
A
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
72/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
62/100
45 min
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Commute
Commute
20 min
10
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
5
22
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Cafes
Cafes
15
6
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Groceries
Groceries
4
15 min
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Hospital
Hospital
16 min
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Is Ann Arbor or Royal Oak more expensive?
Ann Arbor has a median home price of $819k and Royal Oak is $630k. Royal Oak is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Ann Arbor or Royal Oak?
Ann Arbor has a school rating of 9/10 and Royal Oak rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Ann Arbor or Royal Oak safer?
Ann Arbor has a crime grade of A and Royal Oak is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Ann Arbor scores 72/100 for walkability. Royal Oak scores 62/100. Ann Arbor is the more walkable option.