Detroit metro, MI relocation guide
Moving to Rochester Hills, MI
$497,000Median listing price
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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 north of downtown Detroit.


Home prices in Rochester Hills
The median listing price in Rochester Hills is $497,000.
Top places in Rochester Hills
- Oakland University
- Detroit Zoo
- Cranbrook
Commuting from Rochester Hills
- Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~30–40 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
- **SMART** buses serve Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, with FAST express routes on Woodward, Gratiot, and Michigan avenues into downtown.
Rochester Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rochester Hills, MI?
The median listing price in Rochester Hills is $497,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Rochester Hills, MI?
Approximate drive to downtown Detroit (Campus Martius): **~30–40 minutes** (OSRM routing; read September 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.