Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Southfield, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Rochester Hills, MI is approximately $316,100 and in Southfield, MI it is approximately $205,900 — a difference of $110,200.

Question 2

Is Rochester Hills, MI or Southfield, MI safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Rochester Hills, MI	Southfield, MI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$316K	$206K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$102K ✓ Higher income	$66K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	9/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	20/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	65/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	36 min	24 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7/10	7/10
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitEducated professionals	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitBudget home buyers

Rochester Hills, MI vs Southfield, MI

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