Michigan Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Rochester, Michigan

Population: 11,239

Located in Oakland County

Rochester, Michigan

Approximately 11,000 people reside in the Rochester, MI. This is an area rich in history and natural beauty. Our community offers convenient access to the job opportunities in the Detroit and Oakland County area, as well as, northern Michigan and it's recreational offerings. Close to home you will be able to take part in the Meadow Brook Music Festival Under The Stars, the Meadow Brook Theatre, Kiwanis Concert In The Park, Memorial Day Heritage Festival, summers farmers market, fall with our Arts & Apples Festival and the opening of our four cider mills, the Palace and Silverdome for the professional sport enthusiast, just to name a few of the year around events. There are numerous parks located within our city limits for the quiet picnic, fishing and swimming. We have award winning schools for the children's education, as well as the Rochester Library with 232,000 books, 300 magazine subscriptions and 23,578 cassettes, compact discs, videocassettes, and books on tape to choose from. You name it and it's either found in our community or within a short drive.

The Rochester area encompasses the cities of Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township. It's a great place to raise kids with lots of family oriented activities. The new Indoor Ice Arena, Van Hoosen Farm, numerous parks and play areas, walking trails; including the 15 mile long Paint Creek Trail, Stoney Creek Metro Park with a beautiful lake and of course area Cider Mills. Close to major shopping including Great Lakes Crossings and Lakeside Malls. Downtown Rochester affords some of the best specialty stores and world class restaurants in the area. The Chrysler Tech Center and Automation Alley are minutes away. Oakland University, Rochester College and Meadowbrook Music Center are located in Rochester Hills. We have it all, come live with us!