Question 1

Is Livonia, MI or Rochester Hills, MI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Livonia, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Livonia, MI is approximately $215,700 and in Rochester Hills, MI it is approximately $316,100 — a difference of $100,400.

Question 2

Is Livonia, MI or Rochester Hills, MI safer?

Accepted Answer

Rochester Hills, MI scores higher on safety. Livonia, MI has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Rochester Hills, MI has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Livonia, MI or Rochester Hills, MI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Livonia, MI is more walkable. Livonia, MI has a Walk Score of 9/100 and Rochester Hills, MI has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Livonia, MI or Rochester Hills, MI?

Accepted Answer

Livonia, MI has higher-rated schools. Livonia, MI has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Rochester Hills, MI has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Livonia, MI or Rochester Hills, MI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Livonia, MI	Rochester Hills, MI
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$216K ✓ Lower price	$316K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$91K	$102K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	9/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	2/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	2/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	29 min ✓ Shorter commute	36 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools	7/10
Best for	Families who need good schoolsCommuters to DetroitRetirees looking for affordable housing	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitEducated professionals

Livonia, MI vs Rochester Hills, MI

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