Vermont
Rochester is a small town in Vermont with a population of 335. Residents earn $36,932 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rochester receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Rochester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rochester is $36,932, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Rochester is $251,500, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Rochester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches, including 75.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 86.5% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.5% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,932 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,030 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,209 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,103 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,052 |
| County GDP | $3,759M |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 245 |
| Manufacturing | 110 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,255 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.48% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $251,500 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $332,191 |
| $/Sq Ft | $71 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $919 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,255 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.48% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,663/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.9 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8704°N, 72.8036°W |
| County FIPS | 50027 |
Winner: Democrat by 35.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.1% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Retail Stores | 245 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |