Rochdale, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

97,550 Population 1,319/sq mi density

417 ft Elevation 127 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$44,018 median income, 6.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$251,057 home value, $1,100/mo rent

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rochdale, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$44,018

41% below

$44,018 per capita

Home Value

$251,057

11% below

Median Rent

$1,100/mo

5% below

Bachelor's Degree+

26.4%

22% below

43.3% high school+

Unemployment

6.5%

81% above

Avg Temperature

47°F

210 sunny days/yr

Is Rochdale a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rochdale residents earn a median household income of $44,018 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,018. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 67 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rochdale is $251,057 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,100/month.

Education

26.4% of adults in Rochdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 43.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rochdale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population97,550

Median Age38.4 yrs

Density1,319/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born15.5%

Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$44,018

Per Capita$44,018

Unemployment6.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$847

Housing

Home Value$251,057

Rent$1,100

Ownership60.7%

Housing Units39,020

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days210/yr

Rain58.5 in/yr

Elevation417 ft

Education

Bachelor's+26.4%

High School+43.3%

Community

Did You Know?

21.3% work from home.

6.4% of the population has a disability.

15.5% of residents are foreign-born.