Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Rochester is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,784. Residents earn $112,689 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rochester receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Rochester stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rochester is $112,689, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Rochester among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rochester is $241,900, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,333 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rochester is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 343 per 100,000, 82% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,689 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,562 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.01% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $241,900 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $286,124 |
| Median List Price | $218,750 |
| Median List Price | $218,750 |
| $/Sq Ft | $117 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,333 |
| 15% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.01% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Total Violent | 52.8/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 26.4/100K |
| 319% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 26.4/100K |
| Total Property | 343.4/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 105.7/100K |
| Theft | 237.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 26.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 580 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7458°N, 89.5665°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.9% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,412/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |