Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Taylor, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Rochester Hills, MI is approximately $316,100 and in Taylor, MI it is approximately $132,300 — a difference of $183,800.

Question 2

Is Rochester Hills, MI or Taylor, MI safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Taylor, MI is more walkable. Rochester Hills, MI has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Taylor, MI has a Walk Score of 36/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Rochester Hills, MI	Taylor, MI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$316K	$132K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$984 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$102K ✓ Higher income	$59K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	36/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	24/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	36 min	26 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 ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitEducated professionals	Families on a budgetCommute to DetroitSuburban lifestyle seekers

Rochester Hills, MI vs Taylor, MI

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