Rochester, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Monroe County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
209,720
Population
5,865/sq mi density
$46,628
Median Income
$30,451 per capita
$120,600
Home Value
$247,040 Zillow
$1,039
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
690
Violent Crime/100K
3,533 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,628 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $1,039/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
690 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 102.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1699°N, 77.6169°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.13 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").