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OK so I'm a college student here and With a population of 122K, Rochester is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,316/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property tax...
Hi all, Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end...
Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,316/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Rochester sits at 214.8 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. Peopl...
Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 122K, Rochester is a mid-size city. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do?
Hey, Been living here since 2021. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs ...
Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $287,500 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this?
So, Crime rate is something to consider — Rochester sits at 214.8 per 100K. Homes are going for about $287,500 on average. With a population of 122K, Rochester is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $87,767 in Rochester. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match y...
OK so I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
OK so I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $287,500 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for bett...
My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider — Rochester sits at 214.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is ...
Random thought, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $87,767 in Rochester. It's a a mid-size city city with about 122K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Rochester sits at 214.8 per 100K. It's changing fast — some goo...
Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $287,500 on average. With a population of 122K, Rochester is a mid-size city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surpr...
Hey folks, I've been here for 17 years and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? The city has invested a lot in new development.
Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Rochester? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1316 for a studio which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.
Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and ou...
Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $87,767 in Rochester. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading.
Moved here 13 years ago for work. Rochester has a small but active network for young professionals. Income levels are solid here — median is around $87,767. Rent runs about $1,316/month for a typical apartment. The social scene is hit or miss depending on the area. Would I recommend it? Depends on w...
Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cheers.
Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $87,767 in Rochester. The weather takes some getting used to.
I grew up here but left for a while. Should I be concerned?
Longtime lurker here, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $287,500 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation?
I work in real estate and The median home value here is around $287,500, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's ...
OK so The median home value here is around $287,500, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $287,500 on average. Median household income is $87,767, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Appre...
Anyone else feel this way? I work in consulting and Crime rate is something to consider — Rochester sits at 214.8 per 100K. Household incomes average around $87,767 in Rochester. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing te...
Hi all, I've been here for 1 years and Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $287,500 on average. The median home value here is around $287,500, which seems about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. I...
Longtime lurker here, It's a a mid-size city city with about 122K people. Median household income is $87,767, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
First post here. Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,316 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to.
First post here. I'm a college student here and With a population of 122K, Rochester is a mid-size city. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very ca...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $87,767, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 122K people. You can expect to pay around $1,316 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work ...
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