East Rochester, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Monroe County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,263 Population 4,745/sq mi density
$72,036 Median Income $36,071 per capita
$137,400 Home Value $237,707 Zillow
$1,120 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$72,036 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,400 home value, $1,120/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

East Rochester, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,036
4% below
$36,071 per capita
Home Value
$137,400
51% below
Zillow: $237,707
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
4% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How East Rochester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Rochester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
49%
Rent
96%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Rochester a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Rochester residents earn a median household income of $72,036 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,071. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Rochester is $137,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,707. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Education

33.0% of adults in East Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Rochester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population6,263
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density4,745/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,036
Per Capita$36,071
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,400
Rent$1,120
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$237,707
Housing Units3,111
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,510/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation410 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries32

Did You Know?

East Rochester was founded in 1906.
The median home in East Rochester was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.