Rochester Hills Among Safest Places Cities In U.S.: Ranking

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — U.S. News and World Report recognized Rochester Hills as among the safest cities in the nation.

Rochester Hills came in at No. 5 in the annual U.S. News and World Report ranking.

The ranking highlights cities that demonstrate outstanding safety records, proactive crime prevention and exceptional public safety infrastructure relative to population size.

It is another milestone for the city, which was also recognized by the outlet as the best place to live in Michigan and 7th best overall in the U.S.

"We will never take this type of recognition for granted, and know our success is the direct result of deliberate long-term planning with a relentless focus on community safety," Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett said. "Community safety is the number one goal for both the City Council and our administration."

"To hear we are among the very best in the entire country is incredibly rewarding," he added. "Our residents can know with confidence that there is no safer place to live, work, and raise your family than Rochester Hills."

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office provides public safety services in Rochester Hills.

In 2025, Rochester Hills saw a decline in service calls, as well as a drop in Group A and B crimes.

The city's most recent citizen survey also gave high praise to the sheriff's department, with 99 percent of residents saying they feel safe in their homes.

"A top-five national ranking is earned on every single shift," Oakland County Sheriff Office Captain and Commander of the Rochester Hills Substation Paul Workman said. "Our deputies hold themselves to a high standard, and having a community that actively stands behind us and a city team that gives us the tools to be successful, makes all the difference."

There are roughly 77,520 people that live in Rochester Hills, with an average age of 40.8.

The median household income in Rochester Hills is $119,938, and the average commute time is about 21.34 minutes. The city's unemployment rate sits at just 3.69 percent.