At a Glance
Median Income
$60,304
$34,208 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
Zillow: $224,025
Median Rent
$883/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
19.8% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rochester residents earn a median household income of $60,304 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,208. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,025. Median rent is $883/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
18.4% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,244
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,366/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,304
Per Capita$34,208
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,900
Rent$883
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$224,025
Housing Units3,236
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation781 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Rochester was founded in 1835.
The median home in Rochester was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.