At a Glance
Median Income
$112,689
$47,562 per capita
Home Value
$241,900
Zillow: $286,124
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Rochester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rochester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rochester residents earn a median household income of $112,689 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,562. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $241,900 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,124. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 619/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.9% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,784
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,412/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,689
Per Capita$47,562
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,900
Rent$1,333
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$286,124
Housing Units1,445
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property619/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary27/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation580 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.9%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Rochester was founded in 1819.
The median home in Rochester was built in 1989.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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