Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Avg Rent
$1,429
Population
74,218
Renter Mix
25% Rent
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.
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.
Median Household Income
$108,909
Average: $134,669
Education
34,465
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
38,088
Workers Employed
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.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
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.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rochester Hills, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Very Drivable
Drivability
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
396 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
571 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
517 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
503 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,690 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,534 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,524 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
864 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
655 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,690 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,534 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,524 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
864 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
655 Students
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