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Rochester Hills, Michigan

       
Total population 69,833 Average January/July temperatures 16.3° / 68.6°
Median home price $ 229,020 Annual Precipitation 31.89 in. /yr.
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Rochester Hills, Michigan

Rochester Hills is located on the outskirts of Detroit and is home to Rochester College.

Cultural Attractions
The city hosts the Festival of the Hills each summer and the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.
Economy
Rochester Hills is located in Automation Alley, a major Michigan technology cluster.  The city has many companies focused on automotives, computers, future fuel and future technology research.
Fun Fact
A number of professional athletes, entertainers, and business executives have made the area their home.
Geography
The city is located north of Troy, adjacent to Oakland University.
Recreation
The Paint Creek Trail runs through the city, which contains 14 parks.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 24.41 ° / 8.11 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.88 ° / 57.34 °
Precipitation (?) 31.89 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 18 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 54
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 100
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 229,020
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $70732.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $71948
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.130 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 64
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 107
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 13
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 172
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 2
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 26
Number of libraries within the county (?) 48
Number of museums within the county (?) 23
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 8
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 69,833
Population density (?) 2,169 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 55.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 17,373 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 78
Number of clinics within the county (?) 207
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 102
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