Situated in the northeastern corner of Oakland County, Rochester Hills is characterized by it rolling, wooded hills and natural water resources. Predominantly residential with professional occupations heading the list of economic supporters including computer technology, electronic research, R&D, manufacturing, plastic injection molding, tool and die, precision machine tool fabrication, structural engineering, warehousing and distribution. Rochester Hills residents are well-educated, interested in community and civic affairs, proud of their homes and the municipality in which they live.
Boasting of beautifully restored original storefronts in a magnificent historical downtown district, the town features exquisite community parks complete with "Rockwell" settings featuring children playing, neighbors conversing, and smiles on each and everyone of their faces. Sidewalks made for strolling offer a pedestrian-friendly path from one end of town to the other. Stops along the way include specialty shops, distinctive boutiques, galleries, scrumptious restaurants, and the wonderful smells of fresh baked bread and just brewed coffee. The second floor of these exclusive amenities house professional businesses, community services, and loft apartments.
Roads
I75 is the main freeway that runs North and South through Oakland County and to all points in northern Michigan. M-59 runs East and West through the county just south of Rochester Hills.
Distances Between Cities
Rochester Hills is less than 4 miles from Troy, 9 miles from Lake Orion, 7 miles from Bloomfield Hills, and 8 miles from Birmingham. It is 23 miles from Detroit, and 36 miles from Flint.
Airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 35 miles away and is the largest international airport and the airport used most frequently. Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac, Detroit City Airport, and Oakland/Troy Airport are other public use airports in the area.
Hospitals/Medical Centers
CRITTENTON HOSPITAL (in Rochester Hills)
WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; TROY, MI)
HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; AUBURN HILLS, MI)
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; SOUTHFIELD, MI)
Terrain
The land area Rochester Hills is 32.8 square miles. Although Rochester Hills has been highly developed with many beautiful neighborhoods over the last few decades, it retains much of it rural charm with beautiful, winding roads, golf courses, and lots of parks, lakes and open space.
The River Rouge is a tributary to the Detroit River. The headwaters of the main branch rise in the southwest corner of Rochester Hills and the northeast corner of Bloomfield Township. It flows mostly south through the western part of Troy, and then flows southwest through Birmingham, a noncontiguous portion of Bloomfield Township, Beverly Hills, the southeast corner of Bingham Farms, Southfield. It then flows mostly south through western Detroit.
Stony Creek is a tributary of the Clinton River that flows through portions of Oxford, Addison, Bruce, Oakland, and Washington townships and the cities of Rochester Hills and Rochester before entering the Clinton River just east of downtown Rochester. It is the areas “hidden jewel”. The Stony Creek subwatershed features pristine natural areas, such as the Lakeville Swamp in Addison Township and north unit of Bald Mountain State Recreation Area in Oakland Township, as well as Stony Creek Metropark in western Washington Township. Stony Creek also has a rich cultural history, with many old mill sites and the historic Van Hoosen Farm, now Rochester Hills Museum.
Population and Other Statistics
The population in Rochester Hills is 68, 825. Median household income is $74.912 (2000 census). The population of Rochester Hills over 25 years old is very well educated with 92% having graduated high school, 47% with a bachelor's and 18% with a graduate or professional degree. Unemployment is low at 2.4%.
Employment
Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (26.5%), Educational,health and social services (19.8%), Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (13.0%), Retail trade (11.9%). The average travel time to work is 27 minutes.
The workforce in Rochester Hills is highly educated and specialized, located near the World Headquarters of Daimler Chrysler and situated in Automation Alley, a concentration of automotive, computer-based, and research focused companies.
Colleges/Universities
Rochester Hills is home to the following colleges/universities:
Oakland University, a public university with an enrollment of over 11,400, Rochester College, a private college with an enrollment of approximately 630, and Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center.
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Rochester Hills:
Oakland Community College with an enrollment of11,634, and Lawrence Technological University, with an enrollment of 2,479.
Housing
Rochester Hills is a family oriented community with many beautiful neighborhoods. Many higher end homes are available in semi-rural settings, as well as more moderate family homes on ambling city blocks. The majority of housing available is single family homes. The median price for a home in Rochester Hills was $226,000 (2000 census). Apartments, condos and townhomes are also available.
Attractions
Van Hoosen Farm is set on 120 rolling acres in Rochester Hills. The farm offers a fun and educational journey back in time to the area's early settlers. Founded in 1823, the farm grew to become Stoney Creek Village, one of the largest communities in Oakland County.
The greater Rochester area is home to many antique, and arts and crafts shops. The Paint Creek Center for the Arts is a one of the historic buildings in nearby Rochester.
The Village of Rochester Hills is a shopping center created in the lifestyle streetscape concept with shopping and entertainment for the whole family.
Oakland University in Rochester is home to the historic Meadow Brook Hall. The former home of university benefactors Alfred and Matilda (Dodge) Wilson, the Hall is a 100 - room, Tudor-style mansion.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
The City of Rochester Hills is home to many city parks which include the Pine Trace Golf Course. The Clinton River Trail and Paint Creek Trail also traverse Rochester Hills. In addition, the Huron/Clinton Metro Parks, Michigan State Parks and Oakland County Parks have several beautiful parks close by.
The Rochester Avon Recreation Authority provides recreational opportunities for children and adults including sport leagues, camps, dance, youth, special needs and preschool programs.
Rochester Hills and the surrounding area is home to many golf courses including Blackheath Golf Club, Brookwood Gold Club, Hampton Golf Club, Great Oaks Country Club, Pine Trace Golf Club, Rochester Hills Golf Course and The Wyndgate.
Special Events
Every summer Rochester Hills celebrates the “Festival of the Hills” with fireworks, entertainment and more at the Earl E. Borden Park.
The "Arts & Apples Festival" held in Rochester is one of the nation's largest and most prestigious fine art fairs, featuring the work of 300 artists from across the U.S. and Canada and attracting over 125,000 visitors.
The Heritage Festival is celebrated each year in Rochester Hills. An annual 5K Fun Run/Walk is held to kick off the festival for all age groups.
Interesting Facts
Motto from City of Rochester Hills: “Rochester Hills is the new horizon for living, working and prospering.”
Rochester Hills is located in Oakland County, one of the wealthiest county's in America, and boasts a high quality of life.
Rochester Hills has two award-winning school districts that consistently rank near the top of Michigan schools in performance.
Rochester Hills has 1000 acres of parkland and abundant recreational opportunities for all ages.
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