Rochester, Michigan
Rochester: city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
About
Rochester is a city located in the county of Oakland in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,711. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,201 inhabitants.
The city was created 209 years ago in 1816.
Quick Facts about Rochester
| Population | 13,201 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Postal code | 48307 |
| Area | 9920000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6806,-83.1338 |
| Altitude | 751 feet / 229 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1817 (209 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 03:43:37 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 3.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Rochester is located at 42°40'50"N 83°8'2"W (42.6805900, -83.1338200).
Rochester map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rochester increased by 3.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,711 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,821 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,917 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,004 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,024 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,032 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,095 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,092 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,321 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,296 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,201 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rochester
1Rochester Municipal Park
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307, United States View details
Phone: +12487333700 | Website available
2Bloomer Park
345 John R Rd, Rochester, MI 48307, United States View details
Phone: +12486564753 | Website available
3Meadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Dr, Rochester, MI 48309, United States View details
Phone: +12483646200 | Website available
4Goodison Cider Mill
4295 Orion Rd, Rochester, MI 48306, United States View details
Phone: +12486528450 | Website available
5TreeRunner Rochester Adventure Park at Oakland University
7553 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, MI 48309, United States View details
Phone: +12487595222 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rochester
1Rochester City Hall
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307 View details
Phone: +12487333700 | Website available
2Rochester Municipal Complex
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307 View details
Phone: +12486519061 | Website available
People born in Rochester (40)
People born in Rochester, including basketball player Paul Davis, burlesque dancer, model and actress Dita von Teese, serial killer Aileen Wuornos, .
More notable people
- Spencer Redford (American actress) she was born in 10/08/1983
- Jason Varitek (American baseball catcher) he was born in 11/04/1972
- Jay Gibbons (American baseball player) he was born in 02/03/1977
- Sebastian Harris (American soccer player) he was born in 05/08/1987
- Jacob Trouba (American ice hockey player) he was born in 26/02/1994
- Jamison Jones (American actor) he was born in 15/02/1965
- Nadine Heimann (American actress) she was born in 15/09/1983
- Zach Putnam (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 03/07/1987
- Robert Simpson Woodward (American physicist and mathematician) he was born in 21/07/1849
- Roxy Petrucci (drummer) she was born in 17/03/1962
- Keith O'Neil (American football player) he was born in 26/08/1980
- Alex Vanderkaay (American swimmer) he was born in 21/06/1986
- Avik Roy (Senior fellow and health care advisor) he was born in 14/12/1972
- Bob Keselowski (American race car driver and team owner) he was born in 01/08/1951
- Clarence Curry (American football player) he was born in 07/12/1981
- Dwight V. Swain (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1915
- Eric Fisher (American football player) he was born in 05/01/1991
- Geechy Guy (American comedian) he was born in 12/05/1964
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rochester, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170967 | Rochester University | Rochester Hills (MI) | 48307 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rochester, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNT | Pontiac Transportation Center | 51000 Woodward Avenue | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
| BMM | Birmingham, Michigan | 449 South Eton St. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rochester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Post Office | Rochester (MI) | 48308 |
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- Rochester, Wisconsin village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 3,880 people.
- Rochester, Illinois village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States with a population of 3,715 people.
- Rochester, Pennsylvania borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,406 people.
- Rochester, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 1,909 people.
- Rochester, Vermont town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States with a population of 1,085 people.
- Rochester, Indiana city in Fulton County, Indiana, United States with a population of 790 people.
- Rochester, Texas town in Haskell County, Texas, United States with a population of 311 people.
- Rochester, Ohio village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States with a population of 175 people.
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Other cities in Oakland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oakland County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 80,017 | The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Waterford | 75,737 | Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan |
| Rochester Hills | 74,111 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Southfield | 72,174 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Royal Oak | 58,963 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Pontiac | 58,911 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Oak Park | 29,752 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Madison Heights | 29,633 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA |
| Auburn Hills | 24,880 | City in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Birmingham | 21,312 | City in Michigan |
| Ferndale | 20,198 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Hazel Park | 16,209 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Berkley | 15,277 | Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Wixom | 14,086 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America |
| South Lyon | 11,846 | City in southwestern Oakland County in the U. |
| Clawson | 11,731 | City in Oakland County in the U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Rochester distances to largest Michigan cities