Category:North America/United States of America/Michigan/Rochester Hills/

Coordinates: 42°39′57″N 83°09′29″W 42.66583, -83.15806

Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills is a city in northeast Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,825. The 2008 census estimate places the population at 69,014. The City of Rochester in bounded on the north, south, and west by Rochester Hills. Rochester Hills is an affluent suburb on the northern outskirts of Metro Detroit.Rochester College is located in Rochester Hills, and Oakland University is located partly in Rochester Hills and partly in neighboring Auburn Hills, although it maintains a Rochester mailing address. Avondale School District and Rochester Community Schools are the public school districts in Rochester Hills. Other institutions located within the city limits include Leader Dogs for the Blind, and Crittenton Hospital.The area north of Tienken Road (48306) is especially known for having the largest homes and subdivisions. This section is the only part of the city not officially in Metro Detroit, being as it is north of 25 mile and is the only part of the city that is completely north of the city of Rochester. This area is partially wooded and undeveloped,, making it appealing for those looking for privacy. The area is home to local athletes and business executives from Detroit and the metro area."Rochester", or the "Rochester Area", are often used to describe Rochester, Oakland Township, and Rochester Hills. Although residents in the northern section (48306) often refer to themselves as living in Rochester, rather than Rochester Hills and receive mail sent to a Rochester address.^[1]

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