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Rochester Hills Area Facts

  • Rochester Hills has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Rochester Hills crime rates are 58% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Rochester Hills is 32% higher than the Michigan average
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Depends on what part of rochester hills User Rating 3.5 rating By Jakenuts ( Jun 26, 2017) Rochester Hills is like the Northern vibe of Oakland county. Its a fine place for Families and wealthy people. I wouldn't recommend it for the poor and the disabled people who dont have transportation. Most residents in Rochester have jobs and a car. Crime rate? Mm depends on wha ...Read More t part of Rochester you live in. Where i lived, i have experienced a couple of home invasions, trouble with pot dealers, and gotten into few fist fights with my neighbors. i also know a Sex offender and a few Schizophrenic outlaws who were from Rochester Hills. but i probably just hung out with the wrong people. Most of the city is normal and layed back. But its not runned by a city police department. Place for Girlfriends? mm, yes if your someone special and has something going for your life, there lots of fine single women in Rochester. but if your kinda on the lazy poor side, Your best bet would be girls from Pontiac. Rochester is good for summer parties. lots of parks, Bike trails, Woods. plenty of places to hang outdoors. My favorite place here is Spencer beach. Thats just my little tip advice Read Less
Great City for Families: Rochester Hills, MI User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) Rochester Hills is one of the most affluent cities in Michigan. It is kind of like a best kept secret amongst Michiganders. As a safe city with very low crime rates, this city is highly recommended for raising families. Compared to other parts of Michigan, Rochester Hills is like ...Read More a diamond in the rough. As a native Michigander who grew up in Shelby, I often visited Rochester Hills to go shopping on the weekends. I have always had a pleasant experience visiting Rochester Hills.

Rochester Hills boasts some of the best schools in Michigan. When I was younger, I attended a private school named St. John's in Rochester Hills. St. John's was an amazing school back in its day. There are also great public schools in the area. Madonna even went to one of the public high schools in Rochester Hills and grew up in this great city! There is a beautiful downtown outdoor shopping center that is simply amazing. There are many elegant stores and fantastic restaurants. One of the best restaurants in Rochester Hills is Kruse & Muer. This restaurant is upscale and very classy, yet affordable too. Overall, Rochester Hill is one of the best cities in Michigan. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rochester Hills? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Pointe
      Deer Park
      University Hills
      University Hills
      Box Canyon Park
      Stratford Park
      Innovation Hills Park
      Watertown Park

      Entertainment

      Emagine Theatres Rochester Hills
      Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
      Adams Road Mastodon
      O'Rena
      Meadow Brook Theatre
      Van Hoosen Museum
      Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

      Food & Drink

      Smashburger
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Arby's
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rochester Hills? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Rochester Hills.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Rochester Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
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      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

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