Rochester Hills, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
Rochester Hills, MI
At a Glance
How Rochester Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rochester Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rochester Hills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rochester Hills residents earn a median household income of $119,054 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,773. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester Hills is $377,400 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,977. Median rent is $1,606/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Rochester Hills reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 533/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.
Education
60.5% of adults in Rochester Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester Hills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.