New Hampshire · Metropolitan Area
Rochester is a mid-size city in New Hampshire with a population of 32,866. Residents earn $79,388 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rochester receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rochester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rochester is $79,388, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Rochester is $262,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 387 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,185 per 100,000, 114% above the national average.
26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,388 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,144 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,535 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,870 |
| County GDP | $13,650M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 597 |
| Retail | 823 |
| Manufacturing | 256 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,071 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $262,600 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $388,515 |
| Median List Price | $489,000 |
| Median List Price | $489,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $223 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.9% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Inventory | 70 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,220 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,022 |
| Studio | $1,322 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,422 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,851 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,386 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,650 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,071 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,331/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 597 |
| Total Violent | 386.6/100K |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Murder | 3.4/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rape | 47.1/100K |
| Robbery | 100.9/100K |
| Assault | 235.3/100K |
| Total Property | 4,185.4/100K |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 433.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,674.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 77.3/100K |
| Arson | 23.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 45.0 sq mi (116.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2985°N, 70.9770°W |
| County FIPS | 23031 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.29 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 730/sq mi |
| Total Area | 45.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 597 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 823 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |