At a Glance
Median Income
$72,036
$36,071 per capita
Home Value
$137,400
Zillow: $221,149
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
839/100K
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
261 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Rochester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.8% (33% 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 $221,149. 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.
Safety & Crime
East Rochester reports 839 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,210/100K.
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 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,263
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density4,745/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,036
Per Capita$36,071
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,400
Rent$1,120
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$221,149
Housing Units3,111
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent839/100K
Property4,210/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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