Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Rochester Hills, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,473
Population
74,218
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Quiet suburban living on the north side of Detroit.
Suburb
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Commuter
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Affordable
Tucked into Oakland County about 40 miles north of downtown Detroit, Rochester Hills offers a quieter pace with easy access to big-city amenities. Bloomer Park attracts outdoor enthusiasts with wooded trails, and Oakland University anchors the west side with Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, a beloved outdoor music venue. The area benefits from neighboring Rochester’s charming downtown and nearby Auburn Hills for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Renters find a mix of spacious apartment communities, townhomes, and garden-style options, often with more square footage than you’ll see closer to Detroit. From cozy studios to multi-bedroom layouts, choices suit a range of lifestyles. Incorporated in 1984 after separating from Avon Township, Rochester Hills has grown into a well-established community with strong roots and well-kept infrastructure that residents appreciate.
Explore the City
Clinton River Watershed and Stoney Creek bridge on Runyon Road.
Stoney Creek in Rochester Hills is a classic freestone river.
An aerial view of Rochester Hills show an abundance of trees and winding roads.
Catch the game at Johnny Blacks and your gastro pub favorites in Rochester Hills.
Get your steps in while you window shop in Rochester Hills.
Yates Park in Rochester Hills is an excellent place to view nature.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,909
Average: $134,669
Education
34,465
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
38,088
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rochester Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Rochester Hills, MI is $1,297 for a studio, $1,472 for one bedroom, $1,762 for two bedrooms, and $2,511 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester Hills has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,472/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$2,533/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,883/month
1,388 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rochester Hills, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
581 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
545 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
430 Students
University Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
902 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,695 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,513 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,477 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
902 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,695 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,513 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,477 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
- Meadow Brook
- Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
- Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
- Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.