Rochester Hills, MI Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 74,205 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.8%

Population (male): 35,913

Population (female): 38,292

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,268.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Rochester Hills: 91.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (4.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.2% for Black residents, 2.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.6% for other race residents, 3.0% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 32.8 square miles.

In 1967, Avon Township filed a petition to become a city. In January 1968, township voters approved the petition to move forward with seeking city status. Three proposed city charters were voted down by residents, the first in March 1969, the second in May 1970, and the third in September 1971. The city of Rochester then sought to annex all of the township, which was unanimously denied by the Michigan Boundary Commission. In 1972, petitions were filed to consolidate Avon Township and Rochester. In April 1974, the consolidation petition lost by 350 votes in the township, while passing by four votes in Rochester. In May 1974, Rochester's petition to annex 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) of Avon Township was approved by the Michigan Boundary Commission. The township became Avon Charter Township in August 1978. Court challenges to the 1974 annexation continued until November 1981, when the township was ordered to surrender the annexed property.

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Rochester Hills, MI Locations

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Rochester Hills, MI Testing Locations

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455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14 1.1 miles

455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14
Rochester, MI 48307
Categories: Rochester MI

1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150 1.4 miles

1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340 1.5 miles

745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER HILLS MI

2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400 1.5 miles

2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
Categories: ROCHESTER HILLS MI

135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103 1.5 miles

135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103
Rochester, MI 48307
Categories: Rochester MI

1101 W UNIVERSITY DR 1.6 miles

1101 W UNIVERSITY DR
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

1398 ROSS LN 3.7 miles

1398 ROSS LN
ROCHESTER, MI 48306
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130 3.9 miles

3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

5180 DEQUINDRE RD 4.6 miles

5180 DEQUINDRE RD
UTICA, MI 48316
Categories: UTICA MI

1915 N PERRY ST 5.3 miles

1915 N PERRY ST
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

2191 S BLVD 5.4 miles

2191 S BLVD
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

39333 Van Dyke 6.1 miles

39333 Van Dyke
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

6015 19 MILE RD 6.1 miles

6015 19 MILE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102 6.4 miles

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102
Troy, MI 48083
Categories: Troy MI

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105 6.6 miles

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105
TROY, MI 48084
Categories: TROY MI

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106 6.9 miles

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Categories: Bloomfield Hills MI

898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER 7.1 miles

898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

1663 STEPHENSON HWY 7.3 miles

1663 STEPHENSON HWY
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

31 OAKLAND AVE 7.5 miles

31 OAKLAND AVE
PONTIAC, MI 48342
Categories: PONTIAC MI

40732 VAN DYKE AVE 7.6 miles

40732 VAN DYKE AVE
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200 7.6 miles

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130 7.6 miles

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160 7.9 miles

50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Categories: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI

51863 SCHOENHERR RD 8.0 miles

51863 SCHOENHERR RD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Categories: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI

45030 NORTHPOINTE BLVD 8.1 miles

45030 NORTHPOINTE BLVD
UTICA, MI 48315
Categories: UTICA MI

461 W HURON ST 8.3 miles

461 W HURON ST
PONTIAC, MI 48341
Categories: PONTIAC MI

290 W WALTON BLVD 8.3 miles

290 W WALTON BLVD
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

1375 S LAPEER RD 8.5 miles

1375 S LAPEER RD
LAKE ORION, MI 48360
Categories: LAKE ORION MI

1424 S Lapeer Rd, 8.6 miles

1424 S Lapeer Rd,
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Categories: Lake Orion MI

1224 W 14 MILE RD 8.7 miles

1224 W 14 MILE RD
CLAWSON, MI 48017
Categories: CLAWSON MI

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1 8.7 miles

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1
Clawson, MI 48017
Categories: Clawson MI

1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202 9.7 miles

1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202
Waterford, MI 48328
Categories: Waterford MI

43475 Dalcoma Dr, Suite 135 9.9 miles

43475 Dalcoma Dr, Suite 135
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Categories: Clinton Township MI

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200 10.0 miles

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Categories: Madison Heights MI

1770 23 Mile Road 10.1 miles

1770 23 Mile Road
Macomb Township, MI 48044
Categories: Macomb Township MI

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2 10.2 miles

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2
ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

43900 GARFIELD RD STE 121 10.4 miles

43900 GARFIELD RD STE 121
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
Categories: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI

739 E 12 MILE RD 10.9 miles

739 E 12 MILE RD
MADISON HTS, MI 48071
Categories: MADISON HTS MI

31700 VAN DYKE AVE 11.0 miles

31700 VAN DYKE AVE
WARREN, MI 48093
Categories: WARREN MI

1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3 11.1 miles

1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200 11.2 miles

29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200
Warren, MI 48092
Categories: Warren MI

425 PARK AVE 11.4 miles

425 PARK AVE
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

27351 DEQUINDRE RD 11.8 miles

27351 DEQUINDRE RD
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
Categories: MADISON HEIGHTS MI

15717 15 MILE RD 11.9 miles

15717 15 MILE RD
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48035
Categories: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI

26185 GREENFIELD RD 12.4 miles

26185 GREENFIELD RD
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

6310 SASHABAW RD STE D 12.7 miles

6310 SASHABAW RD STE D
CLARKSTON, MI 48346
Categories: CLARKSTON MI

11569 E 12 MILE RD 12.7 miles

11569 E 12 MILE RD
WARREN, MI 48093
Categories: WARREN MI

5800 Highland Rd 12.8 miles

5800 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
Categories: Waterford MI

26400 Van Dyke Ave, 13.3 miles

26400 Van Dyke Ave,
Center Line, MI 48015
Categories: Center Line MI

318 N LAPEER RD 13.3 miles

318 N LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371
Categories: OXFORD MI

385 N LAPEER RD 13.4 miles

385 N LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371
Categories: OXFORD MI

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117 13.4 miles

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117
Southfield, MI 48034
Categories: Southfield MI

6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200 13.6 miles

6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200
Waterford, MI 48327
Categories: Waterford MI

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304 13.6 miles

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

33089 GROESBECK HWY 13.7 miles

33089 GROESBECK HWY
FRASER, MI 48026
Categories: FRASER MI

641 W 9 MILE RD STE C 13.7 miles

641 W 9 MILE RD STE C
FERNDALE, MI 48220
Categories: FERNDALE MI

25429 VAN DYKE AVE 13.7 miles

25429 VAN DYKE AVE
CENTER LINE, MI 48015
Categories: CENTER LINE MI

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100 13.8 miles

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422 14.2 miles

22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202 14.4 miles

5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202
Clarkston, MI 48346
Categories: Clarkston MI

26095 SCHOENHERR RD 14.5 miles

26095 SCHOENHERR RD
WARREN, MI 48089
Categories: WARREN MI

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170 14.6 miles

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103 14.9 miles

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334
Categories: FARMINGTON HILLS MI

20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200 14.9 miles

20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

22605 VAN DYKE AVE 15.1 miles

22605 VAN DYKE AVE
WARREN, MI 48089
Categories: WARREN MI

31503 GRATIOT AVE 15.1 miles

31503 GRATIOT AVE
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
Categories: ROSEVILLE MI

2455 Union Lake Rd, 15.6 miles

2455 Union Lake Rd,
Commerce Township, MI 48382
Categories: Commerce Township MI

18984 LIVERNOIS AVE 15.7 miles

18984 LIVERNOIS AVE
DETROIT, MI 48221
Categories: DETROIT MI

50110 GRATIOT AVE 15.8 miles

50110 GRATIOT AVE
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

32008 HARPER AVE 15.9 miles

32008 HARPER AVE
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48082
Categories: SAINT CLAIR SHORES MI

22341 W 8 Mile Rd 15.9 miles

22341 W 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
Categories: Detroit MI

2253 HAMPTON ST 16.1 miles

2253 HAMPTON ST
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386
Categories: WHITE LAKE MI

80650 VAN DYKE RD 16.7 miles

80650 VAN DYKE RD
BRUCE TWP, MI 48065
Categories: BRUCE TWP MI

13316 W MCNICHOLS RD 16.8 miles

13316 W MCNICHOLS RD
DETROIT, MI 48235
Categories: DETROIT MI

53379 GRATIOT AVE 16.9 miles

53379 GRATIOT AVE
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

21400 E 11 MILE RD 17.0 miles

21400 E 11 MILE RD
ST CLR SHORES, MI 48081
Categories: ST CLR SHORES MI

15000 GRATIOT AVE 17.4 miles

15000 GRATIOT AVE
DETROIT, MI 48205
Categories: DETROIT MI

22850 Kelly Rd, Suite B 17.4 miles

22850 Kelly Rd, Suite B
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Categories: Eastpointe MI

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE 17.6 miles

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE
FARMINGTON, MI 48336
Categories: FARMINGTON MI

30795 23 MILE RD 17.8 miles

30795 23 MILE RD
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

32743 23 MILE RD STE 120 18.8 miles

32743 23 MILE RD STE 120
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

9100 BROMBACH ST 18.9 miles

9100 BROMBACH ST
HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
Categories: HAMTRAMCK MI

14671 TELEGRAPH RD 19.3 miles

14671 TELEGRAPH RD
REDFORD, MI 48239
Categories: REDFORD MI

20311 MACK AVE 19.6 miles

20311 MACK AVE
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236
Categories: GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115 19.6 miles

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301 19.8 miles

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B 20.3 miles

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

5575 CONNER ST 20.3 miles

5575 CONNER ST
DETROIT, MI 48213
Categories: DETROIT MI

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101 20.4 miles

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

19251 MACK AVE STE 100 20.5 miles

19251 MACK AVE STE 100
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236
Categories: GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI

28196 SCHOOLCRAFT RD 20.9 miles

28196 SCHOOLCRAFT RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

21800 HAGGERTY RD 21.0 miles

21800 HAGGERTY RD
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
Categories: NORTHVILLE MI

37595 7 MILE RD 21.1 miles

37595 7 MILE RD
LIVONIA, MI 48152
Categories: LIVONIA MI

17211 MACK AVE 21.5 miles

17211 MACK AVE
DETROIT, MI 48224
Categories: DETROIT MI

4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST 21.6 miles

4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Categories: DETROIT MI

4229 CASS AVE 21.7 miles

4229 CASS AVE
DETROIT, MI 48201
Categories: DETROIT MI

1555 MACK AVE 21.8 miles

1555 MACK AVE
DETROIT, MI 48207
Categories: DETROIT MI

29531 PLYMOUTH RD 22.1 miles

29531 PLYMOUTH RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

29600 S WIXOM RD 22.2 miles

29600 S WIXOM RD
WIXOM, MI 48393
Categories: WIXOM MI

32355 CAPITOL ST 22.5 miles

32355 CAPITOL ST
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

47601 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B230 THE OUTPATIENT CENTER 22.9 miles

47601 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B230 THE OUTPATIENT CENTER
NOVI, MI 48374
Categories: NOVI MI

2630 E JEFFERSON AVE 23.1 miles

2630 E JEFFERSON AVE
DETROIT, MI 48207
Categories: DETROIT MI

11583 Farmington Rd, 23.1 miles

11583 Farmington Rd,
Livonia, MI 48150
Categories: Livonia MI

34095 PLYMOUTH RD 23.2 miles

34095 PLYMOUTH RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

1745 DACOSTA ST 23.7 miles

1745 DACOSTA ST
DEARBORN, MI 48128
Categories: DEARBORN MI

1360 S MILFORD RD 23.8 miles

1360 S MILFORD RD
HIGHLAND, MI 48357
Categories: HIGHLAND MI

3001 MILLER RD 24.8 miles

3001 MILLER RD
DEARBORN, MI 48120
Categories: DEARBORN MI

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

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Local Drug Testing Centers: A Comprehensive Guide

Local drug testing centers play a pivotal role in the enforcement of drug-free policies in workplaces, schools, and other institutions. They provide a necessary service for drug screening, ensuring public safety, enhancing workplace productivity, and contributing to overall community health. This guide covers the importance, services, and considerations involved in utilizing local drug testing centers.

Importance of Local Drug Testing Centers

Drug testing centers are crucial for identifying drug use and ensuring compliance with various legal and safety regulations. They help employers maintain a safe and productive work environment, assist law enforcement and legal professionals, and support health care providers in treating and advising patients on substance use.

Services Offered by Local Drug Testing Centers

  • Pre-Employment Screening: Testing potential employees to ensure they meet the employer's policies regarding drug use.
  • Random Drug Testing: Conducting unscheduled drug tests to deter drug use among employees or members of an organization.
  • Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Testing individuals who exhibit behaviors that suggest drug use, based on observed conditions explicitly articulated by trained supervisors.
  • Post-Accident Testing: Assessing employees for drug use after an accident to determine if drugs were a contributing factor to the incident.
  • Follow-Up Testing: Monitoring employees who have returned to work after participating in rehabilitation programs for substance use.

Choosing a Local Drug Testing Center

  1. Accreditation: Ensure the center is accredited by relevant health and safety authorities, indicating compliance with industry standards.
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  3. Technology and Accuracy: Check that the center employs up-to-date technology and methodology for accurate and reliable testing results.

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Utilizing local drug testing centers offers numerous benefits:

  • Convenience: Local centers provide easy access for individuals and organizations, reducing the time and cost associated with travel.
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Local drug testing centers are essential for maintaining safe and compliant environments in various settings. By choosing a reputable and properly accredited center, organizations and individuals can rely on precise and efficient service to meet their drug testing needs.

Local Area Info: Rochester Hills, Michigan

Rochester Hills (formerly Avon Township) is a city in northeast Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan, in the northern outskirts of the Metro Detroit area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 70,995. "Rochester" is often used to describe both the city of Rochester Hills and Rochester, as all of the zip codes are assigned Rochester mailing addresses and share a school district, library, downtown, and the Chamber of Commerce.

Prior to European settlement, the area now known as Rochester Hills was inhabited by Native Americans, namely the Potawatomi. The Potawatomi depended on the area's abundant water sources, such as the Clinton River and Paint Creek, to grow crops, fish, and travel. They resided here until the 1807 Treaty of Detroit caused them, along with the Odawa, Wyandot, and Ojibwe peoples, to cede their land in Southeast Michigan.

The first European settler was James Graham who arrived in 1817. Graham and his family reached the area by following trails created by the Sauk Native Americans. Avon Township was organized in 1835. Rochester incorporated as a village within the township in 1869. The township adopted a charter in 1948 under the Home Rule Act. Also in 1948 a post office was established under the name of Brooklands for the area between Auburn Road and Hamlin Road just to the west of Dequindre Road.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 74,205 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.8%

Population (male): 35,913

Population (female): 38,292

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,268.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Rochester Hills: 91.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (4.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.2% for Black residents, 2.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.6% for other race residents, 3.0% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 32.8 square miles.

In 1967, Avon Township filed a petition to become a city. In January 1968, township voters approved the petition to move forward with seeking city status. Three proposed city charters were voted down by residents, the first in March 1969, the second in May 1970, and the third in September 1971. The city of Rochester then sought to annex all of the township, which was unanimously denied by the Michigan Boundary Commission. In 1972, petitions were filed to consolidate Avon Township and Rochester. In April 1974, the consolidation petition lost by 350 votes in the township, while passing by four votes in Rochester. In May 1974, Rochester's petition to annex 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) of Avon Township was approved by the Michigan Boundary Commission. The township became Avon Charter Township in August 1978. Court challenges to the 1974 annexation continued until November 1981, when the township was ordered to surrender the annexed property.