Median Income $74,375

1% lower than US avg

Home Value $124,100

56% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.5%

51% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.5%

4% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.9%

60% lower than US avg

How Rochester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population183

Median Age39.6 yrs

Density163/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+

Median Income$74,375

Per Capita$37,427

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty4.9%

County GDP$2,991M

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$124,100

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units61

Health

Obesity33.5%

Uninsured7.1%

Smoking14.3%

Depression27.1%

Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain40.0 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation935 ft (285 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.5%

High School+89.8%

Graduate+13.9%

School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%

Commute20 min

Broadband71.0%

Libraries8

Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rochester receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Rochester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rochester is $74,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rochester is $124,100, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 47.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rochester has a population of 183 with a density of 163 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

183

Total Population

163

People / sq mi

39.6yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

1.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%

Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Rochester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	98.7%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	1.3%
	90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rochester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rochester is $74,375, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Rochester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$74,375
	1% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,427
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,024
IRS Avg AGI	$59,233

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.9%
	60% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,419
County GDP	$2,991M

Business (County)

Restaurants	114
Healthcare	108
Retail	154
Manufacturing	92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,837
	10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	3.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.3 min
Drive Alone	96.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rochester is $124,100, 56% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$124,100
	56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$816
1 Bedroom	$873
2 Bedrooms	$1,092
3 Bedrooms	$1,388
4 Bedrooms	$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	85.9%
Housing Units	61
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,837
	10% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.09%

In Rochester, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.3% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rochester vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.5%
	4% above US avg
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart Disease	5.3%
High Blood Pressure	30.7%
Asthma	10.7%
COPD	5.9%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.3%
	2% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.7%
Physical Inactivity	23.8%
Depression	27.1%
Mental Distress	18.7%
Physical Distress	12.1%
Short Sleep	35.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.4%
Uninsured	7.1%
	17% below US avg
Checkup Rate	76.6%
Dental Visits	71.9%
Premature Death	10,506/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	61.4%
Healthcare Facilities	108

Rochester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.1°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.0 inches
	5% above US avg
Snowfall	47.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	935 ft (285 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	163/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1241°N, 82.3063°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	39077

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.1-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%

D 27.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.5%
	51% below US avg
High School+	89.8%
Graduate Degree+	13.9%
School Test Score	5.90

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	163/sq mi
Total Area	1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	71.0%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	108
Restaurants	114
Retail Stores	154

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.3 min
Drive Alone	96.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.4%

Rochester, OH

How Rochester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Rochester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Rochester vs U.S. Average

Income: Rochester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Rochester vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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