At a Glance
Median Income
$74,375
$37,427 per capita
Home Value
$124,100
Zillow: $207,965
Violent Crime
143/100K
2,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,427. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,419 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $124,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,965. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,170/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 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 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population183
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$37,427
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,100
Rent
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$207,965
Housing Units61
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property2,170/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,506/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation935 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Rochester was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.