Rochester Hills, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Rochester Hills, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,315 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2349.9 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 29,448 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Rochester Hills grew by 11.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 77,315 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Rochester Hills is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.6% of residents. That is 1.1 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 15,714 20.3% -0.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 16,393 21.2% +0.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 16,676 21.6% +1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 13,341 17.3% -1.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Rochester Hills and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 49.1% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Rochester Hills has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,798 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.64% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rochester Hills is about 66% higher than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $228,576 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,644 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Rochester Hills is about 11.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,644 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rochester Hills spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.9 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,545 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 24,778 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,819 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Rochester Hills is about the same as in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Rochester Hills has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.1% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Rochester Hills has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Rochester Hills, MI Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rochester Hills, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills, MI | 77,315 | $120,798 #2/3 | $228,576 #2/3 | 21.5 min #2/3 |
| Troy, MI | 87,876 | $120,914 | $355,241 | 22.0 min |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 24,784 | $82,887 | $187,481 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rochester Hills, Michigan.
How many people live in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
About 77,315 people live in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in 29,448 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 41.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Rochester Hills, Michigan urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Rochester Hills, Michigan has 2,350 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 27 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($228,576 against $120,798), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,644 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
Unemployment in Rochester Hills, Michigan is only 4.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
55.1% of adults in Rochester Hills, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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