At a Glance
Median Income
$104,920
$69,681 per capita
Home Value
$450,800
Zillow: $476,091
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.2%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $104,920 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,681. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $450,800 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,091. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 380/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
70.2% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(108% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population12,939
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,378/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,920
Per Capita$69,681
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A
Home Value$450,800
Rent$1,201
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$476,091
Housing Units5,936
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property380/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary37/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation758 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+33.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Rochester was founded in 1817.
The median home in Rochester was built in 1982.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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