At a Glance
Median Income
$87,767
$49,727 per capita
Home Value
$287,500
Zillow: $334,408
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
1,881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
276 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+
3.9 / 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 $87,767 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,727. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $287,500 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,408. Median rent is $1,316/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,881/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
50.1% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population121,638
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density2,146/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,767
Per Capita$49,727
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,178
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,500
Rent$1,316
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$334,408
Housing Units52,851
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property1,881/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary238/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,125 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed249 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Rochester was founded in 1854.
The median home in Rochester was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 249 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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