At a Glance
Median Income
$42,569
$27,663 per capita
Home Value
$112,100
Zillow: $202,686
Median Rent
$818/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
6,631/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Rochester residents earn a median household income of $42,569 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,663. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Rochester is $112,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,686. Median rent is $818/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
East Rochester reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,631/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in East Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Rochester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population583
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,569
Per Capita$27,663
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,100
Rent$818
Ownership41.3%
Zillow$202,686
Housing Units296
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property6,631/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault179/100K
Burglary1,254/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation816 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
East Rochester was founded in 1888.
The median home in East Rochester was built in 1949.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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