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Rochester, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Rochester is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 28,671. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,671 Population 245/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,320 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,320 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$378,268 home value, $1,258/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Rochester

Rochester

Rochester is a port town in the unitary authority of Medway, in Kent, England. It is at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway, about 30 miles (50 km) east-southeast of London. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Chatham, Rainham, Strood and Gillingham. Rochester was a city until losing its status as one in 1998 following the forming of Medway and failing to protect its status as a city, the first city to do so in the history of the United Kingdom. There have been ongoing campaigns to reinstate the city status for Rochester. In 2011 it had a population of 62,982.

People

Population28,671
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,320
Per Capita$50,320
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$378,268
Rent$1,258
Ownership66.2%
Housing Units11,468

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+43.6%

Community

Population28,671
Population Density245 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates51.3876°, 0.5055°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$50,320
Median Age38.9 years

About Rochester

Rochester is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 28,671. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Rochester has a population of 28,671 with a density of 245 people per square mile, spread across 116.9 square miles. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly Asian (10.8%), with 6.5% White, 2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents. 3.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

28,671
Total Population
245
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below United Kingdom avg
116.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.3%
18% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.7%

Social Characteristics

Rochester vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Rochester is $50,320, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,320 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $968, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,609 business establishments. 26.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rochester vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,320
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,320
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)2,609

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.4%
Public Transit6.6%
Work from Home26.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rochester is $378,268, 34% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,258 (8% above the national average of $1,163). 66.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 11,468 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$378,268
34% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,258
8% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.2%
Owner-Occupied66.2%
Renter-Occupied33.8%
Housing Units11,468

Property Tax

Climate in Rochester

Rochester has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -2.4° / 11.9° 58.5
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -0.8° / 13.6° 58.5
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 0.3° / 16° 55.9
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 0.7° / 17.6° 33.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 4.6° / 21.1° 45.2
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 8.5° / 25.8° 59.6
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 10.7° / 28.2° 52.2
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.8° / 27.3° 49.9
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 7.5° / 25.7° 58.6
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 5° / 19.7° 100.2
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 0.6° / 15.4° 78.6
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -0.6° / 12.8° 83.1
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area116.9 sq mi (302.7 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates51.3876°N, 0.5055°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 49 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 149 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 113 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 116 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 125 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 93 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 110 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 65 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 128 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 56 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 120 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 59 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 109 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 103 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 111 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 148 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 109 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 129 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m — 87 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in

Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24% below the national average of 33.7%. 43.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
24% below United Kingdom avg
High School+43.6%
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density245/sq mi
Total Area116.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.4%
Public Transit6.6%
Work from Home26.0%

Schools in Rochester

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blue Sky School — — — —
Old St Margaret's The King's School — — — —
Trinity School and College — — — —
Hilltop Primary School — — — —
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School — — — —
St Peter's Infant School — — — —
The Rochester Grammar School — — — —
The Cedars School — — — —
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School — — — —
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School — — — —
St Andrew's School (Rochester) — — — —
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School — — — —
Rochester Independent College — — — —
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School — — — —
Maritime Academy — — — —
King's School Rochester — — — —
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Radio Stations near Rochester

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
BBC Essex — UNKNOWN
Soul Rhythms Radio UK dancehall, house MP3 320 kbps
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 60s greatest hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Caroline North — AAC+ 52 kbps
Loose FM eclectic, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Zero Radio — MP3 128 kbps
West Kent Radio — MP3 170 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Crackers Radio disco & jazz, funk MP3 320 kbps
Lyca Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback — MP3 128 kbps
White Cliffs Radio — MP3
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Colin Mogagabe — MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford — MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio — MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio — MP3 192 kbps
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Rochester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brentwood Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Castle Point Transport Museum
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Cold War Bunker
Dog collar museum
Dutch Cottage Museum
Essex Fire Museum
Guildhall Museum
Kent Firefighting Museum
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Maidstone Museum
Milton Chantry
Museum of Carriages
Prittlewell Priory
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Royal Engineers Museum
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
Southchurch Hall
Southend Central Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum
The Bay Museum
The Cater Museum
The South East Romany Museum
Thurrock Museum
Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse
Upminster Tithe Barn

Libraries in Rochester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Basildon Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Belhus Library0.0
Billericay Library0.0
Blackshots Library0.0
Borough Green Library0.0
Brentwood Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chadwell Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Coldharbour Library0.0
Corringham Library0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Dashwood Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
East Peckham Library0.0
East Tilbury Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Gravesend Library and Information0.0
Grays Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Higham Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Kings Farm Library0.0
Laindon Library0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Lenham Library0.0
Longfield Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Marling Cross Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Meopham Library0.0
New Ash Green Library0.0
Paddock Wood Library0.0
Pembury Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Queenborough Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Riverview Park Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Shenfield Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
Southborough Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Stanford-le-Hope Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Tilbury Library0.0
Tonbridge Library0.0
Tonbridge North Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Vigo Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
West Kingsdown Library0.0
West Malling Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Yalding Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rochester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barleylands Craft Village
Basildon Market
Boot Sale
Dunton Boot Sale
Rayleigh Lanes
Rochester Christmas Market
Tonbridge Farmers' Market

Hotels in Rochester

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RBS Hotel
The Golden Lion
The Gordon Hotel
The Kings Head Hotel
The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel
Travelodge Rochester
TrivellesRochester

Restaurants in Rochester

35 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atrium Restaurant & Bar
Bengal Brasserie
Beybaba
Brettingtons
Cathedral Pie House
Cheeky Clucker
Chuck and Blade Burgers
Cumin Club
Divizia
Don Vincenzo
Dragon Inn
Elizabeth's Restaurant
Fish at 55
Jaggers
Kaya Meze Bar
Limehouse Thai Restaurant
Mamma Mia
Manisha
Naz's Rasoi
New Shad
Olé Rochester
Oliver's Bar & Restaurant
Padrino
Parana Caffe & Wine Bar
PizzaExpress
Punjabi Dhaba
Raj of India
Shozna
Smoqe
Sol Y Sombra
Thai Four Two
The Boat House
The Cheese Room Botanicals
The Gordon Steak House
Tribe (Currently closed)

Cafes in Rochester

35 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al's and Sal's
Amore
Bob Doubles
Bruno's Bakes and Coffee
Cafe and More
Cafe in the Crypt
Café Moroc
Café Nucleus Rochester
Costa
Costa
Fleur de The
Legends Cafe
Lenny's of Rochester
Magee's
Memories Are Made of This
Moat House Christian Bookshop & Coffee Shop
Mrs Tickit's Pantry
Nancy's Cafe
Peggotty's Parlour
Piggyz
Playopolis Board Game Cafe
Puccino's
Ramos
Rest A While
Starbucks
Sue's Diner
Tet-A-Tet
The Bloom Room
The Cheese Room
The College
The Deaf Cat
The Quills
The Rochester Coffee Co
The Seaplane Works
Tiny Tim's of Rochester

Theatres in Rochester

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medway Little Theatre

Castles in Rochester

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rochester Castle

Clinics in Rochester

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Way Health Clinic

Dentists in Rochester

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coco Dental
GB #115567311
Louie Dental Practice
New Road Dental Practice
Rochester Dental Practice
Thorndike Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Rochester

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medway City Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Rochester

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rochester
Strood

Bus Stations in Rochester

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #1443117761

Gas Stations in Rochester

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op
Esso
Strood Service Station

Banks in Rochester

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide

Gyms in Rochester

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym
The Gym Group

Breweries in Rochester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billericay Brewing Company
Brentwood Brewing
Brumaison Beer
Goachers Brewery
Iron Pier Brewery
Kent Brewey
Nelson Brewery
No Frills Joe
Tonbridge Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Rochester

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rochester

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Rochester

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield—Medium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome—Small Airport
Audley End Airfield—Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip—Small Airport
Barling Airfield—Small Airport
Barnards Farm—Small Airport
Benington Airfield—Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip—Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip—Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip—Small Airport
Challock Airfield—Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip—Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Clacton Airfield—Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip—Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip—Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield—Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL—Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome—Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip—Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield—Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome—Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip—Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield—Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Egerton Airfield—Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield—Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Fowlmere Airfield—Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip—Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Graveley Airstrip—Small Airport
Great Oakley Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Rochester

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maidstone Road Post Office
Rochester Post Office
Strood Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rochester

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Dripology
Hey Baby

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rochester

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Chatham Memorial Synagogue
Cornerstone City Church
Elim Pentecostal Church
English Martyrs
Frindsbury Baptist Church
Imam Ali Centre
New Testament Church of God
Peninsula Methodist Church
Rochester Baptist Church
Rochester Cathedral
Siri Guru Ravidass Bhawan
St John Fisher
St Margaret's
St Matthew's
St. Peter's Church Parish Centre
The Hope Centre
The Vines Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rochester

What is the population of Rochester?

Rochester has a population of 28,671 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 245 people per square mile, spread across 116.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Rochester expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,320, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $378,268 (34% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,258 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rochester?

Rochester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rochester?

The unemployment rate in Rochester is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $968. There are 2,609 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rochester?

The median home value in Rochester is $378,268. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,258. The homeownership rate is 66.2%.

How are the schools in Rochester?

25.6% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Rochester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester is 6.5% White, 2% Black or African American, 10.8% Asian. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.8% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

Chatham, ENG 75,509 pop · 1.1 mi Strood, ENG 33,381 pop · 1.3 mi Gillingham, ENG 101,187 pop · 1.9 mi Cuxton, ENG 4,438 pop · 2.3 mi Wouldham, ENG 1,253 pop · 3.3 mi Hoo, ENG 5,377 pop · 3.4 mi Halling, ENG 1,848 pop · 3.6 mi Burham, ENG 1,195 pop · 4.0 mi High Halstow, ENG 1,662 pop · 4.7 mi Snodland, ENG 10,211 pop · 4.8 mi Cliffe, ENG 2,403 pop · 5.2 mi Aylesford, ENG 4,548 pop · 5.9 mi Boxley, ENG 9,616 pop · 6.1 mi Upchurch, ENG 1,340 pop · 6.2 mi
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