Rochester Hills

Borden Park in Rochester Hills
East Auburn Road in Rochester Hills Brookland Park neighborhood.
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.

Rochester Hills, MI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,429

Population

74,218

Renter Mix

25% Rent

Quiet suburban living on the north side of Detroit.

Suburb Commuter 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
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

43 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

21%

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rochester Hills, MI is $1,283 for a studio, $1,428 for one bedroom, $1,729 for two bedrooms, and $2,467 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rochester Hills has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,428/month
765 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,753/month
1,235 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Rochester Hills, MI

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Schools

Meadow Brook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

396 Students

Long Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

571 Students

Hampton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

517 Students

North Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

503 Students

Brooklands Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

Rochester High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,690 Students

Rochester Adams High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,534 Students

Stoney Creek High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,524 Students

Van Hoosen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

864 Students

Reuther Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

655 Students

Rochester High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,690 Students

Rochester Adams High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,534 Students

Stoney Creek High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,524 Students

Van Hoosen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

864 Students

Reuther Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

655 Students

Points of Interest

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

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 February 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.