Current Market Data · Oakland County, MI (Realcomp, March 2026)
Median Price
$385K
YoY Change
+4.2%
Days on Market
15
Price / Sq Ft
$185
About Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills is one of Oakland County's larger cities by area and population — a sprawling suburban community with dozens of established subdivisions, convenient access to major employment corridors, and exceptional quality of life fundamentals. Unlike its neighbor Rochester, it lacks a walkable downtown core, but compensates with a wide variety of housing and accessible price points.
The city is home to multiple parks, Stony Creek Metropark at its northern edge, and Oakland University within its boundaries. The combination of employment proximity, housing variety, and park access makes Rochester Hills consistently one of the highest-demand cities in Oakland County.
Real Estate Overview
Rochester Hills offers one of the broadest ranges of housing stock in Oakland County — from affordable 1,400-square-foot ranches to 4,000+ square foot executive colonials in gated communities. New construction is available in select areas, and the condo market is active near major corridors.
The market here is reliable and liquid. Homes priced accurately in Rochester Hills sell quickly across all price tiers. Employment proximity, housing variety, and trail and park access create broad and consistent buyer demand.
What Your Budget Buys in Rochester Hills
Entry Tier
$300K–$420K gets you a solid ranch or colonial in an established subdivision — often updated kitchens or baths, good lot sizes.
Mid Range
$420K–$600K brings newer construction, larger homes, or well-renovated properties in the city's premier subdivisions.
Luxury Tier
Above $600K you have access to executive-level homes, custom builds, and properties on larger parcels in the city's northern sections.
Brad’s Take
“Rochester Hills is my workhorse market — it delivers for buyers at almost every price point. You get great parks, easy highway access, and a lot of house for the money compared to Birmingham or Bloomfield. I've placed more buyers here than almost anywhere else in Oakland County.”
Brad Patrick
Realtor®, The Patrick Group
Location & Access
- •Bounded by Auburn Hills to the north, Troy to the south, Oakland Township to the east, and Pontiac to the west
- •Access via M-59 (Auburn Road), Avon Road, Adams Road, and Rochester Road
- •Oakland University campus within city limits
- •Approximately 30 miles north of downtown Detroit via I-75 or Rochester Road
Schools
Primary District: Rochester Community School District
Rochester Hills is served by the Rochester Community School District. Adams and Rochester High Schools serve secondary students. Property-specific school assignments should be verified with the district, as several subdivision boundaries fall near district boundary lines.
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Market statistics are sourced from Realcomp MLS data for OaklandCounty and reflect general market conditions as of March 2026. City-level figures are adjusted estimates based on known market positioning and may not reflect official MLS sub-market data. Price ranges are general guidance and not guarantees of value. Individual property values depend on condition, location, and current market conditions. School district information should be verified directly with the district for specific property addresses. The Patrick Group | Oak & Stone Real Estate is committed to compliance with the Fair Housing Act and all applicable fair housing laws. Equal Housing Opportunity.