At a Glance
Median Income
$79,388
$40,144 per capita
Home Value
$262,600
Zillow: $410,388
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
1,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.1% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $79,388 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,144. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $262,600 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,388. Median rent is $1,220/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,171/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population32,866
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density730/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,388
Per Capita$40,144
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,600
Rent$1,220
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$410,388
Housing Units14,309
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property1,171/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary65/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation226 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Rochester was founded in 1749.
The median home in Rochester was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.