At a Glance
Median Income
$65,682
$30,784 per capita
Home Value
$164,000
Zillow: $385,285
Median Rent
$738/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
2,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Roachester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roachester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roachester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roachester residents earn a median household income of $65,682 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,784. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roachester is $164,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,285. Median rent is $738/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Roachester reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,208/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Roachester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roachester has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population369
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,682
Per Capita$30,784
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$738
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$385,285
Housing Units174
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property2,208/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation827 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Roachester was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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