Living in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rochester Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Rochester Hills has 77,089 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $120,694 (66% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $409,800, the median rent is $1,644/month.
Rochester Hills at a glance
- Population
- 77,089
- Median age
- 41State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $120,694State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $409,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,644/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Rochester Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 77% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rochester Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rochester Hills the median home value is $409,800, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,644 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,208 a month in housing costs.
Rochester Hills median household income
The median household income in Rochester Hills is $120,694 and the income per person is $57,833. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Rochester Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,921
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.54
Rochester Hills demographics
- Population
- 77,089
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 29,486
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rochester Hills ›
Education in Rochester Hills
61.4% of adults 25 and older in Rochester Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 27.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rochester Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Rochester Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills | 77,089 | $120,694 | $409,800 | $1,644 |
| Rochester | 12,934 | $111,750 | $473,200 | $1,350 |
| Auburn Hills | 25,105 | $84,375 | $245,000 | $1,477 |
| Troy | 87,898 | $120,045 | $420,300 | $1,602 |
| Pontiac | 62,104 | $44,329 | $121,700 | $1,063 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 4,415 | $189,942 | $947,900 | $3,501 |
| Utica | 5,180 | $58,718 | $231,100 | $1,131 |
| Lake Angelus | 238 | $216,908 | $1,052,100 | — |
| Sterling Heights | 133,573 | $79,909 | $274,300 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in Rochester Hills, MI?
The median household income in Rochester Hills is $120,694, 66% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rochester Hills?
The median home value in Rochester Hills is $409,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Rochester Hills?
The median gross rent in Rochester Hills is $1,644 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Rochester Hills, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 77% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Rochester Hills?
The median age in Rochester Hills is 41 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rochester Hills?
The average commute to work in Rochester Hills is 24 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rochester Hills?
The unemployment rate in Rochester Hills is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rochester Hills?
61.4% of adults in Rochester Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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