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Rochester Hills.
About
Life in Rochester Hills
Living in Rochester Hills means joining a prosperous, family-oriented suburb where the median household income exceeds $119,000 and homes average around $410,000. The community is well-educated—over 60% of residents hold college degrees—and unemployment sits at a healthy 3.2%, though your commute to Detroit or elsewhere typically runs about 24 minutes. The school system is a draw, with three high schools and programs through Oakland University, plus Rochester Community Schools serving most of the city.
Rochester Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
20.2%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Rochester Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rochester Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from India (24.1%), and 7.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
60.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Rochester Hills
In Rochester Hills, rent runs 46% above the MI average, and home values are 77% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,540
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $465,990 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Rochester Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rochester Hills is 2 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rochester Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute24.3 min avg
How Rochester Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rochester Hills, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rochester Hills runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
62.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
630
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rochester Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oakland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oakland County, which includes Rochester Hills, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,500 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18.0M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17.9M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oakland County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oakland County, which includes Rochester Hills, is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Oakland County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rochester Hills has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
36.0"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
135
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.18" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.19" |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 2.94" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.81" |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 3.29" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.14" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.24" |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 2.92" |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 2.90" |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.15" |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rochester Hills
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rochester Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Rochester
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Troy
Havenwyck Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Auburn Hills
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills's student/teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 61.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
61.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Rochester Hills
Rochester Christian University
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 792 students · in-state tuition $30,510 · 52% graduate · median earnings $50,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,876 students · in-state tuition $3,745 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,976 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,748 students · in-state tuition $3,220 · 31% graduate · median earnings $40,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,351 students · in-state tuition $16,176 · 63% graduate · median earnings $63,565 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawrence Technological University
14 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $45,840 · 64% graduate · median earnings $78,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Michigan
7.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 629 students · in-state tuition $21,655 · 82% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
13.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 594 students · in-state tuition $25,667 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
53 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
72 mi awayCities Near Rochester Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Rochester Hills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Rochester Hills FAQ
Is Rochester Hills, Michigan affordable?⌄
Rochester Hills's median rent is $1,644/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $120,694/year. Median home value is $409,800.
Is Rochester Hills, Michigan safe?⌄
Rochester Hills's violent crime rate was 62 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 630 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rochester Hills, Michigan?⌄
Rochester Hills has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rochester Hills, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Rochester Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,644/month and median household income is $120,694/year. The median home value is $409,800. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rochester Hills, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Rochester Hills is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from