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
Violent Crime
839/100K
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
86.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
2.5 / 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 4.1% (14% 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.
Safety & Crime
Rochester Institute of Technology reports 839 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,210/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,339
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density3,202/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$19,420
Per Capita$10,097
Unemployment4.1%
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%
Crime
F
Violent839/100K
Property4,210/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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