Rochester Hills, Michigan

Michigan community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Rochester Hills is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 76,002, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $476,673. Median household income is $115,968.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 76,002 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $476,673 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $115,968 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.8 minutes
  • Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

76,002

Source: Census ACS

$476,673

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$115,968

Source: Census ACS

24.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

20

Source: Walk Score

117 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Oakland County (county-level results)

54%
44%
Democrat 419,519
Republican 337,791
Leans D+10.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 67/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 58.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 20/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 59.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.4

Location

Rochester Hills, MI (42.6584, -83.1499)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.