Rochester Area

Rochester is the epitome of combining small town accessibility with big-city services. With beautiful scenery, blending of the traditional and modern, and a great housing market, Rochester is widely regarded as one of the best places to live in Michigan. With a great work-life balance, residents also enjoy a variety of recreational offerings, such as an abundance of restaurants, parks, and organized events in their thriving downtown area, which has been recognized as one of the best in the nation. With a great atmosphere, happy residents, and high quality municipal services, Rochester is truly a special community to reside in.

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THE CITY OF

ROCHESTER

Rochester is a city in Oakland County. As of the 2010 census, the population was around 12,711. It is a northern suburb in Metro Detroit located 20 miles north of the city of Detroit. The city has a total area of 3.82 square miles (9.89 km²). It is an annexation of a section of Avon Township (now Rochester Hills). Additionally, the city has an eastern boundary that extends to the border with Macomb County.

Detailed introduction

Rochester was the first European settlement in Oakland County when it was founded in 1818. It became part of the Avon Township in 1835 and incorporated as an autonomous city in 1967. It is mostly surrounded by the city of Rochester Hills and also borders Shelby Township to the east.

The City of Rochester, is a full service community offering residents, visitors and businesses the highest quality municipal services. Rochester services include a full service local Police Department; Fire and EMS service, offering both basic and advanced life support transportation services; curbside trash removal and recycling; fully developed and natural setting parks; miles of passive recreation trailways; multi-purpose ball fields; a full-service Department of Public Works, including street sweeping and curbside leaf removal; election services; pet licensing; public water and sewer services; code compliance office; and full-service building inspections.

Why Rochester

  • CNN/Money Magazine named Rochester as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2009.
  • Featured by U.S. News and World Report’s “The Best Life” serious as being one of the “10 Best Places for Lifelong Learning.”
  • Just minutes away from Oakland University, Rochester College, and Oakland Community College.
  • Features a historic, vibrant, and thriving downtown which has been recognized as one of the best in the State of Michigan and nationally.
  • Honored by ICMA in 2010 with a “Voice of the People Award of Excellence” for have the highest service ratings for its citizens.
  • Celebrated 20% population growth in the 2000 – 2010 U.S. Census.
 
Rochester was the first European settlement in Oakland County when it was founded in 1818. It became part of the Avon Township in 1835 and incorporated as an autonomous city in 1967. It is mostly surrounded by the city of Rochester Hills and also borders Shelby Township to the east.

 

Source: City of Rochester and Wikipedia

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THE CITY OF

ROCHESTER HILLS

Rochester Hills is a city in Oakland County with a total population of 73,000. Although Rochester Hills is technically classified as a city, it is usually incorporated as a township for its large size and population. 

Detailed introduction

The area was originally settled in as early as 1817 and organized as Avon Township in 1835. The city of Rochester incorporated in 1967, and the remaining area of Avon Township was incorporated and renamed as the city of Rochester Hills in 1984. As a northern suburb of Metro Detroit, the city is about 12 miles (19.3 km) north of the city of Detroit. It is home to Oakland University, and is ranked as one of the wealthiest cities in Michigan and among the 50 most-educated cities in the United States.

Rochester Hills is one of the best places to live Oakland County. You can see the area by taking a drive, or better yet, a bike ride through any of our tree-lined subdivisions and see that families that make our community great. The city is best known for its parks, trails and recreational offerings. And once settle in, take a swim or rent a paddle boat at Spencer Park, catch a soccer game over at Borden, or enjoy a bike race at Michigan’s only Velodrome over at Bloomer Park. Hike or bike the trails along the river to view some of the most scenic vistas in all of southeast Michigan. All of these within just a few miles of your new home.

Source:  City of Rochester HIlls and Wikipedia

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THE CITY OF

AUBURN HILLS

Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County. The population was around  21,412 at the 2010 census. Before being incorporated as a city in 1983, the area was part of the Pontiac Township. Additionally, Auburn Hills is now one of the wealthiest cities in the state. It is home to Oakland University and the U.S. headquarters of Stellantis, BorgWarner, Chrysler, and Volkswagen.

Detailed introduction

Auburn Hills began as Pontiac Township, including the village of Auburn, in 1821, at what is today the corner of Auburn and Squirrel roads. Situated on the Clinton River, The first use of the name “Auburn Hills,” in 1964, was by Oakland Community College. They named their campus at Featherstone and Squirrel roads for the town and the hilly terrain in the area. Besides Oakland Community College, three other colleges, Oakland University, Baker College, and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School have campuses partially within the city limits..

The City of Auburn Hills is known not only for its 22 high-technology parks but also for having world-renowned retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Home to more than 26,000 residents, it serves as Michigan’s global business address, with 40 international corporations from 32 countries, including many world and North American headquarters. Auburn Hills’ residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district, and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has four colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state’s largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers, and visitors.

Source: City of Auburn Hills and Wikipedia

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