Living in Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 73,424 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #5 of 12,111), young families (top 1%, #25 of 11,898), people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #81 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rochester Hills
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Detroit, 37 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 02 min and sets around 23:02; in late June it sets around 3:14.
How Rochester Hills ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 77 | #25 of 11,898 | #1 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #654 of 9,771 | #26 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #272 of 8,006 | #6 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #130 of 6,237 | #5 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #284 of 9,474 | #1 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #87 of 9,474 | #2 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #528 of 10,762 | #1 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #331 of 4,537 | #3 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #437 of 4,444 | #5 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #519 of 3,053 | #2 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #177 of 7,271 | #2 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #254 of 6,227 | #7 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #629 of 3,933 | #7 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #297 of 8,006 | #12 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,176 of 12,111 | #31 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #555 of 4,114 | #5 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #470 of 7,271 | #2 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #81 of 9,474 | #1 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #4,803 of 18,063 | #243 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #5,643 of 16,523 | #107 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #6,501 of 18,063 | #311 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 83 | #107 of 16,523 | #1 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #322 of 21,167 | #7 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 79 | #5 of 12,111 | #1 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,499 of 6,413 | #87 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #698 of 12,111 | #5 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #363 of 4,750 | #8 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rochester (Michigan) 3 km
- Troy (Michigan) 6 km
- Auburn Hills 8 km
- Shelby (Michigan, 74,099 residents) 10 km
- Pontiac (Michigan) 12 km
- Sterling Heights 13 km
- Birmingham (Michigan) 13 km
- Clawson 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.