Rochester, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,445 Population 5,839/sq mi density
$40,710 Median Income $24,180 per capita
$109,300 Home Value $202,686 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
408 Violent Crime/100K 3,191 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,710 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,300 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
408 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rochester, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,710
46% below
$24,180 per capita
Home Value
$109,300
61% below
Zillow: $202,686
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
408/100K
7% above
3,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
39%
Rent
64%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 $40,710 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,180. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rochester is $109,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,686. Median rent is $744/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Safety & Crime

Rochester reports 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,191/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rochester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population3,445
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density5,839/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,710
Per Capita$24,180
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,300
Rent$744
Ownership44.6%
Zillow$202,686
Housing Units1,823
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent408/100K
Property3,191/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation820 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Rochester was founded in 1799.
The median home in Rochester was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.