At a Glance
Median Income
$46,628
$30,451 per capita
Home Value
$120,600
Zillow: $247,040
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
690/100K
3,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.3% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rochester residents earn a median household income of $46,628 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,451. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,040. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 690 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,533/100K. The murder rate is 22.3/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population209,720
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density5,865/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,628
Per Capita$30,451
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$1,039
Ownership37.2%
Zillow$247,040
Housing Units102,044
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent690/100K
Property3,533/100K
Murder22.3/100K
Assault460/100K
Burglary441/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation502 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations226
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Rochester was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.