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City of Rochester

The City of Rochester was first settled in 1817. Rochester’s history is closely tied to the Clinton River and Paint Creek. Both tributaries provided the waterpower that made Rochester an early industrial center.

While those days are long past, these waterways still benefit city residents with scenic bike rides, fly fishing for trout, canoeing and kayaking. Rochester has matured into a city of great beauty featuring municipal parks, winding nature trails and access to everywhere.

Rochester is home to one of Michigan’s oldest Christmas parades, which is broadcast locally. The city also hosts the “Big Bright Light Show” for the Christmas season. The Show is a display of more than a million light bulbs on Main Street buildings that draws thousands of sightseers from all over the Metro Detroit area each night through the end of the season.

Downtown Rochester’s refurbished Main Street is host to a vibrant shopping district with its unique mix of high-end boutiques, restaurants, cafes, specialty stores and service providers. Just off Main Street is one of Metro Detroit’s best bakeries, Give Thanks Bakery (the almond croissants are a must!). And, just around the corner is The Rochester Brunch House and Tonia’s Victorian Rose Tea Room. Minutes from downtown is Fogler’s Farm Market, cider mills, championship golf courses, hiking trails and Stony Creek Metropark.

Residents enjoy quiet streets, a broad range of housing options, fabulous schools and an active Older Persons Commission. Rochester is historic, vibrant, changing and is committed to being business-friendly and familywelcoming. Come take a look and enjoy!

City of Rochester - Addendum

Area: 3.8 sq. miles

Location: Located in Northeast Oakland County, surrounded by Rochester Hills on three sides and Macomb County on its eastern edge.

Government: Council – Manager, Mayor is elected by Council Members

Median Household Income: $100,000

Median Home Sale Price: $466,000 (April 2023)

Population: 12,841 (July 2022)

2022 Tax Rates in Mills: Summer (Call for winter rates)

Homestead: 32.4870 Non-Homestead: 50.4870

City Offices: 400 Sixth St., Rochester, 48307, 733-3700,www.ci.rochester.mi.us

Library: Rochester Hills Public Library, 656-2900, www.rhpl.org

Pubilc Safety: Emergency 911 • Fire 651-4470 • Police 651-9621

School District: Rochester Community, 726-3000, www.rochester.k12.mi.us

Utilities:

Gas – Consumers Energy (800) 477-5050

Electric – DTE (800) 477-4747

Water & Sewer – The eastern half of the city is served by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and the western half has a municipal well field.

Additional Phone Numbers: 52-3 District Court: 853-5553

Dog Park Permits and Dog and Cat Licenses: 651-9061

Downtown Development Authority: 656-0060

Community House: 651-0622

Oakland County Assessor: 858-0776

GFL Environmental Trash Pickup and recycling: 844-464-3587

Rochester Avon Recreation Authority: 656-8308

See Sports and Recreation section.

Hazardous Waste: (NO HAZ) 858-5656 and SOCRRA with voucher purchase 288-5150

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