Rochester, Michigan
Quick Statistics
Rochester is a community in Oakland County, Michigan, home to about 12,934 people spread across 3.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $73,083 a year, and a typical home is worth about $473,200. About 77.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Rochester ranks number 80 of 745 in population, number 46 in median household income, number 27 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Rochester typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 17°F. The area sees roughly 62 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rochester Hills, MI | 2.6 mi. | 77,089 |
| 2. | Troy, MI | 5.8 mi. | 283 |
| 3. | Utica, MI | 6.3 mi. | 5,180 |
| 4. | Auburn Hills, MI | 6.3 mi. | 25,105 |
| 5. | Troy, MI | 7.2 mi. | 87,898 |
| 6. | Sterling Heights, MI | 8.6 mi. | 133,573 |
| 7. | Pontiac, MI | 8.9 mi. | 62,104 |
| 8. | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 9.7 mi. | 4,415 |
What is the population of Rochester, Michigan?
Rochester has a population of about 12,934 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Rochester, Michigan in?
Rochester is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the median home value in Rochester, Michigan?
The median home value in Rochester is about $473,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Rochester, Michigan?
The median personal income in Rochester is about $73,083 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Rochester, Michigan?
Since 1950, 36 tornadoes have been recorded in Oakland County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Rochester, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 17 degrees, with around 62 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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