Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Bean & Leaf Cafe
Coffee Shop
Zo's Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Life Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Van Hoosen Museum
Museum
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Museum
Shelden Estate Wall
Attraction
Old Tennis Court
Attraction
Rochester Cider Mill
Attraction
Emagine Theatres Rochester Hills
Cinema
Food and Drink (7) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Main Street Deli
Deli
Paint Creek Tavern
Bar
Sanders
Sweets
Sweet Island Yogurt
Sweets
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Penny Black Grill
Bar
Quik Pik
Alcohol
Clean Juice
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Steiny's Tavern
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Seven Star Party Shop
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chateau De Vin
Alcohol
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Cyclebar
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club - Rochester hills
Gym
Life Time
Gym
The Barre Code
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Rochester Hills Civic Center
Community Centre
solidcore
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Three Dog Bakery
Bakery
Holy Cannoli
Bakery
Bakehouse 46
Bakery
Hollywood Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Busch's Fresh Food Market
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Howlett Park
Park
Elizabeth Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Rotary Gateway Park
Park
Swings
Playground
Bloomer Park
Park
Rochester Municipal Park
Park
Halbach Field
Park
Watertown Park
Park
Scott Street Park
Park
Rochester Community Garden
Park
Swings
Playground
Yates Park
Park
Macomb Orchard Trail
Park
Yorktown Commons
Park
Chief Gene Shepherd Park
Park
Shelby Metro Bike Trail
Park
Macomb Orchard Trail
Park
Helen V. Allen Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Pointe
Park
Rochester Park
Park
Deer Park
Park
Barneswood Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Borden Park
Park
Shops (10) D-
Amanda's AirBrush. Tanning
Beauty
Revitalizing Touch Wellness Spa
Beauty
North Hill Tire & Auto
Convenience Store
@Home Furniture
Furniture
Rochester Bike Shop
Bicycle
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Aurum Design Jewelry
Fashion
Studio Bridesmaid
Clothing
Che Bella Salon
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Marathon
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Rochester Hills Nails and Spa
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dillman and Upton
Home Improvement
European Wax Center
Beauty
Andrew Marke Salon
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
K & B Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Art Van
Furniture
Burlington
Clothing
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Rochester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Mound Road at Amazon
Bus Stop
Mound Road at Amazon
Bus Stop
Mound Road & Westfalen Drive
Bus Stop
Mound Road & Westfalen Drive
Bus Stop
23 Mile Road & Fischer Park Drive
Bus Stop
23 Mile Road & Fischer Park Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Rochester is 124/100 - which is 39% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Rochester crime rates are 424 per 100k, which is 79% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
400 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
24 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Rochester is $92,128 - which is 81% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$92,128 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health D

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
John L Aurelia, DDS PLLC
Dentist
Rochester Fire Department
Fire Station
Rochester Hills Station 5
Fire Station
Great Expressions Dental Center
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
University Dental Associates
Dentist
Rochester Police Station
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
Hospital
Pro-Health Urgent Care of Rochester Hills
Clinic
Skintuition
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Shelby Township Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Rochester Hills Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oakland County Sheriff Department
Police
Station 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rochester Urgent Care
Clinic
Fire Station 2 Brooklands
Fire Station
MedPost Urgent Care of Rochester Hills
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Rochester home prices are $378,300 - which is 196% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$378,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools A

The Rochester graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
North Hill Elementary School
Hart Middle School
Roberts Elementary School
Mcgregor Elementary School
Long Meadow Elementary School
Hampton Elementary School
Hamlin Elementary School
University Hills Elem School
Switzer Elementary School
Hugger Elementary School
West Middle School
Holy Family Regional School
Oak Arbor Church School
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Premier Academy - Oakland
Morgan Elementary School
Brewster Elementary School
Brooklands Elementary School
Reuther Middle School
Peace Lutheran School
Issac Monfort Elementary School
Noor Academy
High Schools (0) F
Stoney Creek High School
Alternative Center For Education
Rochester Adult Education
Rochester High School
Malow Junior High School
Reuther Middle School
Eisenhower High School
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ratings A+

Rochester has an overall rating of 85% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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Rochester Area Facts

  • Rochester has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Rochester crime rates are 79% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Rochester is 39% higher than the Michigan average

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Rochester is a Small College Homey Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I've been living in Rochester for 4 years and have enjoyed the excitement in this college Community that has lots of nightlife and various activities to enjoy in a small town laid-back atmosphere. Rochester has lots of trails and other amenities with recreational facilities to en ...Read More joy and experience family fun and unique cultural amenities. The Paint Creek and Clinton River Trails are great opportunities to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery in Rochester and also provide opportunities for recreational activities for families to enjoy. The school systems in Rochester are excellent and provide my for kids with an extremely well-structured education.



The best areas in Rochester are around Great Oaks Country Club where there is an excellent upper-scale community with diverse well-educated neighbors that create a unique and respected collection of individuals. There's very little crime in Rochester and you can enjoy the city without fear of anything violent happening. Rochester is on the outskirts of Detroit Michigan and provides anyone seeking a quiet town on the outskirts of Detroit will find Rochester fits the bill. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rochester? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Howlett Park
      Elizabeth Park
      Lions Park
      Rotary Gateway Park
      Swings
      Bloomer Park
      Rochester Municipal Park
      Halbach Field

      Entertainment

      Van Hoosen Museum
      Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
      Shelden Estate Wall
      Old Tennis Court
      Rochester Cider Mill
      Emagine Theatres Rochester Hills

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Main Street Deli
      Paint Creek Tavern
      Sanders
      Sweet Island Yogurt
      Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
      Penny Black Grill
      Quik Pik

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rochester? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Rochester.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rochester? The cost of living in Rochester is 124/100 - which is 39% higher than Michigan.
      Rochester
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rochester? Rochester crime rates are 424, which are 79% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      424 per 100k people

      81% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 237

      81% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Rochester? The median income in Rochester is $92,128 which is 81% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $92,12867% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,51293% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Rochester home prices? Rochester home prices are $378,300 - which is 196% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $378,300105% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08314% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Rochester have good schools? The Rochester graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Rochester a good place to live? Rochester has an overall rating of 85% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      9 total surveys

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