Welcome to Rochester, MI!Located in prestigious Oakland County, Michigan, north of metro Detroit, the city of Rochester is bounded to the north, south and west by the city of Rochester Hills. Often, the Rochester Area is described to include the areas of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township. With a wonderful downtown, beautiful parks, trails and green space, abundant shopping and award winning schools, Rochester is a great place to live. It was ranked in the "top 100 best places to live" by Relocate America. In 2008, the US Census Bureau estimated the population of the city of Rochester to be approximately 11,002, the city of Rochester Hills to be 69,014, and Oakland Township to be 16,270. As shown on the US Census bureau website, the population has grown over the last decade. With an average commute time of 30 minutes or less, neighboring cities such as Auburn Hills, Shelby Township, and Troy are easily accessible with M-59 going east and west, and I-75 going north and south through the area. Rochester HistoryRochester has a strong heritage. The city of Rochester was named from Rochester, New York, and its history dates back to 1817 when the first settler, James Graham, settled along Paint Creek. You can visit the Van Hoosen farm which was founded in 1823, now listed in the National Register of Historical Places, and preserved through the Rochester Hills Museum in Rochester Hills. In 1837, Michigan became the 26th state, and the village of Rochester was formed in 1869. Separating from Avon Township, the village became a city in 1966. Then in 1984, Avon Township became the city of Rochester Hills. Rochester, MI Real EstateThe Rochester area has many different types of Rochester MI homes for sale including moderate to elegant single homes, condos, and townhomes. With a variety of styles to choose from, country or luxury , large or small, colonial, ranch or modern style homes, Rochester Michigan real estate has what you are looking for. There are several resident or gated communities. Some neighborhoods in the area enjoy amenities such as clubhouses, pools and park commons. Others enjoy close proximity to the quaint downtown area, or living in the country with plenty of acreage. EducationWith home prices and mortgage rates at historical lows, and the available tax credits, it is a great time to buy a new home in Rochester, MI. There are numerous reasons why people choose to live in Rochester. Rochester Community Schools are ranked very high with several awards though out the school district including Rochester Adams High School, honored with a silver medal from U.S. News and World Report for one of America´s best High Schools in 2009. The district has 21 schools and over 14,000 students. Education.com shows the district student-teacher ratio is 20, which is lower than the state average of 21 students per teacher. RecreationThere is so much to do in Rochester. Recreational activities include golf at several top golf courses, and also walking, hiking and bicycling on Paint Creek Trail. Rochester residents benefit from all four seasons of the year. They enjoy plenty of snow for winter sports, and moderate to warm temperatures for boating and swimming. Places to Visit in Rochester MISome of my favorite places to visit in the Rochester MI area are: Oakland UniversityRanked by Forbes Magazine in 2009 list as one of "America´s best colleges" and by U.S. News and World Report as "One of Ten best places for lifelong learning."Meadowbrook HallBuilt in the late 1920´s, it was the home of Matilda Dodge Wilson and the fourth largest historic house museum in the United States. The 110-room, 88,000-square-foot, mansion is sometimes known as "America´s Castle."Meadowbrook Music FestivalLive concerts from top musicians and entertainers.The Village of Rochester HillsOutdoor shopping district.Paint Creek TrailAn 8.9 mile trail in a beautiful park like setting with Paint Creek running through it.Rochester Hills Museum @ Van Hoosen FarmThe 16-acre museum complex was home to Taylor and Van Hoosen families back in the early 1800´s.Check out some of Rochester MI Upcoming EventsMeadowbrook Theatre - "A Christmas Carol" November 21st - December 20th - a holiday classic for all. For more information call (248) 377-3300 Meadowbrook Hall Holiday Walk - November 27 - December 23rd, 2009 Walk through America´s castle decorated for the holidays Big Bright Light show Downtown Rochester - Main Street buildings are covered in lights Beginning November 30, 2009 @ 7:00pm during Lagniappe, and ending January 3, 2010 nightly from 6:00pm - midnight Rochester Christmas Parade - Sunday, December 6th, 2009 through the center of Rochester on Main Street, the largest Christmas Parade in Michigan will be broadcast live on Channel 7 WXYZ @ 2-4pm Story Time with Santa @ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve - December 12th and 13th 11:00am. For more information call (248) 656-0999 Old Fashioned Christmas @ Rochester Hills Museum/Van Hoosen Farm - December 12th 1:00 - 4:00pm. Just like the old days! Enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire and wagon rides to the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse, the farmhouse, the mid 1800s Red House and the dairy barn with Holiday treats entertainment and crafts. Advanced tickets required. Call (248) 656-4663 Meadowbrook Hall Breakfast with Santa - December 13th and December 20th, 10:00am - noon. Call (248) 364-6200 for reservations Meadowbrook Hall Supper with Santa - December 14th, 5:00-7:00pm. Call (248) 364-6200 for reservations Fire and Ice Fest Downtown Rochester - January 29th, 6:00 - 9:00pm and January 30th, Noon - 9:00pm - Ice sculptures, carriage rides, ice skating and fireworks. For more information call (248) 656-0060 Thank you for visiting the Rochester Page. Contact Corey and Crew for all your Rochester Michigan real estate needs.
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