Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
At a Glance
Median Income
$19,420
$10,097 per capita
Median Rent
$981/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
86.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.1% smoking rate
How Rochester Institute of Technology Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rochester Institute of Technology's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rochester Institute of Technology a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rochester Institute of Technology residents earn a median household income of $19,420 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,097. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Education
86.9% of adults in Rochester Institute of Technology hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(158% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester Institute of Technology has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population6,339
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density3,202/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$19,420
Per Capita$10,097
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$981
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$228,693
Housing Units392
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation528 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+86.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+80.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute12 min
Broadband25.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Rochester Institute of Technology was founded in 1829.
The median home in Rochester Institute of Technology was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.