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East Rochester, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

East Rochester is a small town in Ohio with a population of 250. Residents earn $46,500 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
250 Population 581/sq mi density
$46,500 Median Income $11,986 per capita
$135,900 Home Value $192,261 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,900 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,500
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,900
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.2%
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How East Rochester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population250
Median Age16.7 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,500
Per Capita$11,986
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,823M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$192,261
Housing Units68
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking19.8%
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband66.0%
Libraries3

Is East Rochester a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Rochester receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. East Rochester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Rochester is $46,500, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Rochester is $135,900, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

East Rochester has a population of 250 with a density of 581 people per square mile. The median age is 16.7 years, 57% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

250
Total Population
581
People / sq mi
16.7yrs
Median Age
57% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.4%
Female 37.6%

Race & Ethnicity

East Rochester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Rochester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Rochester is $46,500, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: East Rochester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,500
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$11,986
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$65,443

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)556
County GDP$1,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare48
Retail58
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,461
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.4%

Walkability

The median home value in East Rochester is $135,900, 52% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $192,261.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,900
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$192,261

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.9%
Housing Units68
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,461
27% above US avg
Effective Rate3.28%
In East Rochester, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. 19.8% are current smokers. 27.2% report depression. 29.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Rochester vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD8.1%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.8%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity29.2%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress14.7%
Short Sleep41.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Uninsured8.6%
0% below US avg
Checkup Rate72.6%
Dental Visits56.1%
Premature Death9,631/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access36.1%
Healthcare Facilities48
East Rochester has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall47.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density581/sq mi
Coordinates40.7495°N, 81.0399°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39019
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.7-point margin. 66.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%
D 22.2%

Winner: Republican by 54.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.2%
49% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density581/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities48
Restaurants41
Retail Stores58

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.4%

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