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Rochester, MI


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Rochester, Michigan

Rochester, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 1 miles NE of Rochester Hills, Michigan (center to center) and 24 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Detroit metropolitan area. Rochester contains a population of approximately 10,467.

The People and Families of Rochester

In Rochester, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Rochester, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rochester had a median family income of $92,078. The typical family in Rochester is better off than most in Michigan. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Rochester. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Rochester, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rochester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $44,495. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Rochester.

Rochester Housing

Rochester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Rochester, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Michigan, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Rochester, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rochester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRochester Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRochester Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyRochester Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRochester People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rochester Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rochester College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Rochester Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rochester, MI

Comparing Rochester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use47
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime88

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