City · Michigan
Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, city, in Oakland County, Michigan. Rochester had 12,824 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,035 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,934 (±24). GEOID 2669020.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,824
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,035 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,934 ±24
Median household income
$111,750
±$16,572 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$473,200
±$24,842 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,350
±$83 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Rochester and what county is it in?
Rochester is a city in Oakland County, Michigan. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 3,403 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rochester is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rochester, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,824 people lived in Rochester on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 13,035 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,934 (±24).
| Measure | Rochester | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,934 ±24 | 1,279,825 | −228 |
| Households | 5,610 ±233 | 530,460 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.10 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,928 ±240 | 561,348 | no clear change |
Rochester's population since 2000
From 10,467 in 2000 to 12,824 in 2025: up 22.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rochester as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rochester?
The median resident of Rochester is 41.2 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 8.0%. 12.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rochester | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 ±2.3 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±2.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±1.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±1.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.3% ±3.5 pts | 68.2% | −8.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±2.2 pts | 8.5% | +3.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±2.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.2% ±2.1 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3% ±2.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| With a disability | 7.3% ±1.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1% ±1.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 70.0% ±3.4 pts | 51.0% | +10.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 35.2% ±3.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±2.8 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rochester earn?
Half of Rochester's 5,610 households earn less than $111,750 a year (±$16,572), against $97,760 in Oakland County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $110,644 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rochester | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,750 ±$16,572 | $97,760 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $165,202 ±$15,294 | $134,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $72,366 ±$5,942 | $56,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±1.6 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±2.0 pts | 94.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rochester?
Owners occupy 67.1% of Rochester's occupied homes and renters 32.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $473,200 by its owner (±$24,842). The median renter pays $1,350 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rochester | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $473,200 ±$24,842 | $343,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,350 ±$83 | $1,376 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4% ±8.1 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,359 ±$214 | $1,998 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.1% ±3.7 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.9% ±3.7 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,928 ±240 | 561,348 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.1% ±6.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.0% ±3.0 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5% ±2.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rochester building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Rochester in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rochester work and get to work?
69.3% of Rochester's workers drive alone and 27.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Rochester | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±2.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.3% ±4.2 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.2% ±4.0 pts | 20.2% | +21.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±1.4 | 25.8 min | −4.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rochester?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Rochester (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,516 (Tract 1911) to $186,250 (Tract 1913).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1912Oakland County | 4,615 | $118,203 |
| Tract 1913Oakland County | 3,971 | $186,250 |
| Tract 1911Oakland County | 2,632 | $73,516 |
| Tract 1910Oakland County | 1,716 | $100,156 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rochester) · Census block assignment files
How does Rochester compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rochester is the 2,696th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 71st-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Rochester ranks 81st of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 71st | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,053rd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 81st | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 32nd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 26th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 138th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,120th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 851st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,157th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 26th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 702nd | 1,356 |
Rochester's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Rochester with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rochester?
10 of the 57 figures for Rochester on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rochester are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rochester.