City safety & data profile

RochesterMI

Rochester, MI is a 13K-resident city in Oakland County with a median household income of $111,750.

Oakland County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Rochester, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Rochester has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $473,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$111,750
Median income
$473,200
Median home
4.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Rochester

Rochester posts a median household income higher than 78% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Rochester area.

Top 22%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Rochester

Where Rochester income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$111,750 Top 22% higher than 78% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Rochester, MI beyond the headline numbers

Rochester sits inside Oakland County, Michigan, at roughly 42.68°N, -83.13°W. Population 12,993, $111,750 median household income. Median home value $473,200, median rent $1,350. Poverty rate 4.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Rochester's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 29.8%, then short sleep duration at 28.8%. 1 hospital in/around Rochester, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Rochester from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,993
Rochester
Median Income
$111,750
+64% vs avg
Median Home Value
$473,200
+108% vs avg
Median Age
41.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Oakland County) - Rochester's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.3M+5%
Median Income
$97,760+49%
Median Home Value
$343,600+102%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-25%
Unemployment
4.8%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Rochester, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
Poverty Rate
4.2% -70% vs avg
Unemployment 2.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 70%
Work From Home 27.2%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 80.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 8%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
29.8%
Short Sleep Duration
28.8%
Obesity
28%
Binge Drinking
17.3%
Physical Inactivity
14.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.6%
Current Asthma
10.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.5%
Current Smoking
8%
Diabetes
7.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 78.5%
Annual Checkup 80.7%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
3.8%
Stroke
2.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER HOSPITAL
ROCHESTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Rochester, MI? ▼
Rochester, MI has a population of 12,993 people, located in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Rochester? ▼
The median household income in Rochester, MI is $111,750 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.2%.
What is the median home value in Rochester? ▼
The median home value in Rochester, MI is $473,200. Median rent is $1,350/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rochester? ▼
The top health indicators in Rochester include High Blood Pressure (29.8%), Short Sleep Duration (28.8%), Obesity (28%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Rochester? ▼
Rochester has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Rochester? ▼
The median age in Rochester, MI is 41.2 years. 70% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rochester, MI is located in Oakland County, Michigan. With a population of 13K and a $111,750 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Rochester area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Rochester's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Rochester area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Rochester against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Oakland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.