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Brooklands Park

Brooklands Park

Neighborhood in Rochester Hills, Michigan

Oakland County 48307

$285,000 Average Value
$219 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A slice of Detroit's golden age lives on in suburban Brooklands Park

Located at the southeast corner of Rochester Hills, the community of Brooklands Park is a living reminder of Metro Detroit’s economic heyday. Its development from the 1930s to 1970s coincided with the Motor City’s industrial golden age, and its vintage homes and middle school, named for iconic labor leader Walter Reuther, tell the story of “American Dream” social mobility. Today, Brooklands Park offers competitive housing prices, proximity to shopping and parks and easy access to the Detroit area’s current manufacturing hubs. These conveniences, together with highly rated schools, keep a glimmer of Detroit’s “Golden Age” alive.

Brooklands Park features small, easy-to-maintain properties.
Brooklands Park features small, easy-to-maintain properties.
Shop & dine locally along Auburn Road in Brooklands Park.
Shop & dine locally along Auburn Road in Brooklands Park.
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Vintage homes tell the story of the Motor City's midcentury boom

Brooklands Park’s streetscapes offer a snapshot of mid-20th century life. Ranch-style homes and cottages sit behind expansive lawns and along quiet suburban lanes, even though a major highway is just a few blocks away. These homes were largely built from the 1930s to 1970s, with the occasional 21st-century build adding variety to Brooklands Park’s vintage stock. Smaller ranch-style and cottage homes can sell for between $148,000 and $290,000, while split-level and larger properties range in value from $330,000 to $500,000. While Brooklands Park’s streets are easily navigable due to their grid pattern and level terrain, they do lack sidewalks. This neighborhood's plentiful supply of older and smaller houses offers homebuyers competitive prices within a city with an average home price of $475,000.

Small, affordable cottage style homes in Brooklands Park are ideal for first time homebuyers.
Small, affordable cottage style homes in Brooklands Park are ideal for first time homebuyers.
Brooklands Park contains a handful of large modern homes that are ideal for growing families.
Brooklands Park contains a handful of large modern homes that are ideal for growing families.
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A-rated Rochester schools

Students can start their education at Brooklands Elementary School, which receives an A rating from Niche, before attending the unrated Reuther Middle School and the A-rated Rochester High School. Rochester High is regionally known for its marching band, which has performed at public events in both the Metro Detroit area and across the Canadian border.

Brooklands Elementary School earned an
Brooklands Elementary School earned an "A" rating in 2025, according to Niche.
Reuther Middle School served 655 students in 2025, according to Niche.
Reuther Middle School served 655 students in 2025, according to Niche.
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Swimming and sports at neighboring parks

Though Brooklands Park may not have a park of its own, this neighborhood is surrounded by opportunities for outdoor recreation. Thelma Spencer Park, located at the neighborhood’s southern end, offers activities for every season, from beach volleyball and swimming in the summer to ice skating in the winter. To the north of Brooklands Park, even more recreation options await. “Borden Park provides a variety of recreational opportunities catering to diverse audiences," says Nathan Mueller, senior adviser for strategy and communications for the City of Rochester Hills. This park's offerings include four baseball diamonds, basketball and pickleball courts, several soccer fields and roller hockey rinks. “No one does parks quite like us, and we are committed to doing even more,” Mueller says.

Kids can enjoy playing for hours outside on the playground at Earl E. Borden Park.
Kids can enjoy playing for hours outside on the playground at Earl E. Borden Park.
Kids of all ages can enjoy playing on the new playground at Thelma Spencer Park.
Kids of all ages can enjoy playing on the new playground at Thelma Spencer Park.
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Small businesses and a large shopping center line Auburn Road

Auburn Road cuts through the heart of Brooklands Park and doubles as its main thoroughfare and its retail lifeline. Johnny Blacks Public House is much more than the local pub; its vibrant sports bar atmosphere is accompanied by classic gastropub fare like fish and chips, burgers and tacos. Brain Freeze, another community gathering place, is known to attract long lines in the evening, with its seasonal swirls adding variety to a menu already full of diverse flavors. Along Auburn Road, and at the ends of this neighborhood, are small shopping plazas with additional restaurant options including Ping’s, the local Chinese takeout spot, and the local sub shop. Just 2 miles down that same road, the Hampton Village Centre hosts major retailers like Meijer, Target and Kohl’s, covering everyday essentials.

Johnny Blacks Public House in Brooklands Park is a local favorite for delicious meals.
Johnny Blacks Public House in Brooklands Park is a local favorite for delicious meals.
Shop for clothing, groceries, and other home furnishings at Meijer, located near Brooklands Park.
Shop for clothing, groceries, and other home furnishings at Meijer, located near Brooklands Park.
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Quick access to employment and healthcare centers

Brooklands Park is close to both employment and healthcare centers. Corewell Health is just a 6-minute drive down Dequindre Road from home, while the manufacturing hubs of Troy, Sterling Heights and Auburn Hills are all accessible within 15-minute journeys.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Windsor International

56 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Brooklands Park US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$255,000
Median Single Family Price
$268,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$498,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Months of Supply
1.30
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,229
Median Year Built
1961
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,332
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,049
Median Age
42
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$74,738
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,088

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
18''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

47 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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