Royal Oak, Oakland County
Senior resources in Royal Oak
9,015 people in Royal Oak are 65 or older, 16% of the town. AgeWays serves them: meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits counseling.
- Agencies by town
- Repair and tax relief programs
- Pros for grab bars and ramps
The numbers
Older residents in Royal Oak
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | Royal Oak 9,015 | What it means 16% of Royal Oak, against 18% in Oakland County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | Royal Oak 2,952 | What it means 33% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | Royal Oak 6,585 | What it means 5,307 own their home and 1,278 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | Royal Oak 61% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
AgeWays serves Royal Oak
AgeWays
Serves Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair and Livingston counties (with Monroe and Washtenaw). Call (800) 852-7795 to ask about meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits.
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Property tax relief for older homeowners
- Poverty exemption: Michigan law lets the local board of review exempt all or part of the taxes on a home for owners who meet income and asset rules. Apply with the Royal Oak assessor at Royal Oak City Hall, 203 S Troy Street, (248) 246-3000, using state Form 5737.
- Homestead Property Tax Credit: a state income tax credit that helps qualified homeowners and renters with property taxes, filed with your Michigan return.
- Principal Residence Exemption: make sure your home is listed as your principal residence, which exempts it from up to 18 mills of local school operating taxes.
- Behind on taxes? The county treasurer collects delinquent taxes and can explain payment plans before foreclosure.
Aging in place
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Senior resources in nearby towns
- Troy15,775 residents 65+ (18%)
- Southfield17,213 residents 65+ (23%)
- Birmingham3,955 residents 65+ (18%)
- Ferndale2,277 residents 65+ (12%)
- Berkley2,120 residents 65+ (14%)
- Madison Heights5,353 residents 65+ (19%)
- Hazel Park1,860 residents 65+ (12%)
- Clawson2,192 residents 65+ (19%)
- Huntington Woods1,188 residents 65+ (19%)
- Beverly Hills2,306 residents 65+ (22%)
Questions about senior resources in Royal Oak
4 questions
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Royal Oak?
How many seniors live in Royal Oak?
Where do Royal Oak seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
What county is Royal Oak in?
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Sources
- Detroit Area Agency on Aging
- The Senior Alliance
- AgeWays
- Valley Area Agency on Aging
- Lapeer County Senior Programs
- Michigan Treasury: Poverty Exemption fact sheet
- Michigan Treasury: Homestead Property Tax Credit
- Michigan 211
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B01001 and B25007 (via Census Reporter)
- Internal Revenue Service, Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract, Michigan (eo_mi.csv)
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