Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills is a city of 77,089 people in Oakland County, Michigan.
Why visit Rochester Hills
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 102 parks and trails, 213 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oakland University, Avon Players, Caswell House (Troy, Michigan) and Charles Torrey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rochester Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. A northern suburb of Detroit, Rochester Hills is located about 25 miles (40 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 76,300. The area was first settled by European Americans in 1817 and organized as Avon Township in 1835.
From the Wikipedia article Rochester Hills, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Oakland University
School · 2.9 mi
Public research university located in Michigan, USA
Emagine Theatres Rochester Hills
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
200 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills
Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
234 Festival Drive, Rochester
Meadow Brook Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester
Museums and landmarks44
Caswell House (Troy, Michigan)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Charles Torrey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Single-family detached home in Bloomfield Township, United States of America
Clinton–Kalamazoo Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Canal
Eli and Sidney Teeter Albertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
United States historic place
Meadow Brook Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Rochester Hills, Michigan, the former Estate of Matilda Dodge Wilson
Milo Prentice Newberry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Single-family house located at 705 Bloomer Road in Rochester, Michigan
Minoru and Teruko (Hirashiki) Yamasaki House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
House in Bloomfield Township, Michigan
Modern Housing Corporation Addition Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic residential district in Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Oak Hill Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan
Rollin Sprague Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Rochester, Michigan, listed on the NRHP in Oakland County, Michigan
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Stony Creek Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Walter P. and May Wolf Reuther House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Single-family detached home in Oakland Charter Township, United States of America
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds102
Helen V. Allen Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Helen V. Allen Park in Rochester Hills, MI
1710 School Road, Rochester Hills
Stony Creek Metropark
Park · 5.7 mi
Park in Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
Woodall Neighborhood Park
Park · 4.8 mi
Located within River Bends Park.
4550 River Bends Drive, Shelby Township
Bloomer Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Was a state park until 1994 when the City of Rochester Hills took over
345 John R Road, Rochester Hills
90 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes213
Albert's Coney Grill Restaurant
Restaurant · Diner · 4.5 mi
2061 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa,Su 07:00-15:00
Cantina El Dorado
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.8 mi
3300 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills
Mo-Su 00:00-02:00, 11:00-24:00
El Guanaco
Restaurant · Mexican, Salvadoran · 4.4 mi
2016 North Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills
Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Guido's Premium Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.1 mi
1935 25 Mile Road, Shelby Charter Twp
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Kerby's Koney Island
Restaurant · Diner, Hot Dog, Chili, Pancake · 4.0 mi
1968 25 Mile Road, Shelby Charter Twp
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Lipuma's Coney Island
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
621 North Main Street, Rochester
Mo-Sa 10:30-20:30; Su 11:00-19:00
Wing On Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.1 mi
1921 25 Mile Road, Shelby Charter Twp
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
201 more on the map.
History
Prior to European settlement, the area now known as Rochester Hills was inhabited by Native Americans, namely the Potawatomi. The Potawatomi depended on the area's abundant water sources, such as the Clinton River and Paint Creek, to grow crops, fish, and travel. They resided here until the 1807 Treaty of Detroit caused them, along with the Odawa, Wyandot, and Ojibwe peoples, to cede their land in Southeast Michigan.
The first European settler was James Graham who arrived in 1817. Graham and his family reached the area by following trails created by the Sauk Native Americans. Avon Township was organized in 1835. Rochester incorporated as a village within the township in 1869. The township adopted a charter in 1948 under the Home Rule Act. Also in 1948 a post office was established under the name of Brooklands for the area between Auburn Road and Hamlin Road just to the west of Dequindre Road.
In 1966, village residents voted to become the City of Rochester, effective in February 1967. As a result, Rochester residents no longer had to pay property taxes to the township, as it was now a separate municipality.
From the History section of Rochester Hills, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester Hills
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
3900 South Rochester Road, Rochester Hills
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester Hills
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
3544 Marketplace Circle, Rochester Hills
Churches and places of worship48
First Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.3 mi
1315 North Pine Street, Rochester
St. George Chaldean Catholic Church
Church · Chaldean Catholic · 4.3 mi
45700 Dequindre Road, Shelby Charter Township
St. Mina and Pope Kyrillos VI Coptic Orthodox Church
Church · Coptic Orthodox · 4.8 mi
51041 Shelby Road, Shelby Township
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging40
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Healthcare21
Prism Medical Group Family Medicine - Rochester
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.2 mi
1701, #160/240 East South Boulevard
MedPost Urgent Care of Rochester Hills
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
3035 South Rochester Road, Rochester Hills
Pro-Health Urgent Care of Rochester Hills
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1268 Walton Boulevard, Rochester Hills
Map of Rochester Hills
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 8.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pontiac Wwtp (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oakland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Auburn Hills 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Pontiac 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Sterling Heights 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Birmingham 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Clawson 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Madison Heights 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Beverly Hills 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Berkley 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Warren 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Oak Park 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Meadowbrook Hall, Wm. Chris Rowland, II, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester Hills MI banner, Shibamouli Lahiri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Village of Rochester Hills (51138765196), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
- Charles Torrey House Birmingham MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Van Hoosen House Stony Creek Village MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester Michigan Rollin Sprague Building, Cjunker1 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eli Albertson House Oakland County MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caswell House Troy MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton-KalamazooCanal, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minoru and Teruko Yamasaki House Bloomfield Hills Michigan, Darren56brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester Michigan Western Knitting Mills, Cjunker1 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Modern Housing Corporation Addition Historic District Pontiac MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward John Primeau, Blondeballer42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edward John Primeau infobox image, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Even at work someone with narcolepsy falls asleep in the middle of a shift 2013-11-13 16-35, User:Jdebczak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ProvidenceHospRochester, Lrgjr72, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-08 Phallus rugulosus (E. Fisch.) Lloyd 1348233, This image was created by user Huafang at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lolium perenne 288373836, Skyler Principe, CC BY 4.0
- DowntownRochesterMI, Lrgjr72, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SaiTemple RochesterHills MI 2019 11 13 10 50 16, Shibamouli Lahiri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rochester MI banner, Shibamouli Lahiri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DowntownRochesterMiChristmas, Lrgjr72, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Rochester, Michigan (Christmas), Lrgjr72, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rochester Mills Beer Co., Kayura Mendonza, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester Elevator front view, Kayura Mendonza, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester Elevator, Kayura Mendonza, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Dodge House (51379083883), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
- Ligated Furrow Bee (Halictus ligatus) on milkweed, Tlee6552, CC BY 4.0
- The Dodge Mansion at Meadowbrook, Lrgjr72, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meadowbrook 2015, Kelocyde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chickweed Geometer Moth (Haematopis grataria) on grass, Tlee6552, CC BY 4.0
- Eastern Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata) on a wall, Tlee6552, CC BY 4.0
- Common Pillbug (Armadillidium vulgare) on wall, Tlee6552, CC BY 4.0
- Brown-belted Bumble Bee (Bombus griseocollis) on milkweed, Tlee6552, CC BY 4.0
- Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) on finger, Tlee6552, CC BY 4.0
- Dd 214b, Davidb525, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dd 214a, Davidb525, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dd 214, Davidb525, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Felder dribbling (cropped), x97kruszka, CC BY-SA 2.0
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