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Welcome to Rochester

Rochester is a city on the north side of the Detroit Metropolitan Area, in Oakland County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 12,711 at the 2010 census. Established in 1817, Rochester was one of Oakland County’s first settlements. Twenty-two buildings on Main Street are more than 50 years old, and several are on the State Register of Historic Places.

Overview for Rochester, MI

103,788 people live in Rochester, where the median age is 41.5 and the average individual income is $62,102. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

103,788

Total Population

41.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$62,102

Average individual Income

Around Rochester, MI

There's plenty to do around Rochester, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

23
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
55
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Size Up Supplements - Rochester, Great Oaks Country Club Pro Shop, and Livin' Your Best Mom.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 0.91 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.14 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.47 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.53 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.82 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.85 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rochester, MI

Rochester has 39,814 households, with an average household size of 2.5833333333333335. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rochester do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 103,788 people call Rochester home. The population density is 2,200 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

103,788

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.5 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
39,814

Total Households

2.5833333333333335

Average Household Size

$62,102

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Rochester, MI

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The following schools are within or nearby Rochester. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Rochester downtown storefronts covered in colorful lights along Fourth Street at night.

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