Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills, Michigan Overview

Rochester Hills ranks #2 of 20 cities in Michigan, earning a A grade with a composite score of 63.4/100. The city stands out in Safety (96/100) and Fiscal Health (77/100), placing it among the state’s strongest performers across the metrics we track.

Income & Employment in Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills’s median household income of $105,784 is 54% above the Michigan median of $68,505, and its 2.9% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 4.9%.

Safety in Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills’s violent crime rate of 76.5 per 100,000 is well below both the Michigan rate of 430 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 866.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills has a cost of living index of 98 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $377,400. Median monthly rent is $1,606. Renters spend 18.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills’s adult obesity rate of 27.9% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.1%. Residents average 13.6 poor mental health days per month. Michigan ranks #31 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills’s high school graduation rate of 92.1% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,814. The city has 18 public schools serving 13,267 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Rochester Hills

The annual average temperature in Rochester Hills is 50.8°F. Summers average 69.3°F. Winters average 33.9°F. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. 17.2% of workers in Rochester Hills work from home, well above the national average.

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