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Rochester, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
Rochester, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rochester residents earn a median household income of $36,932 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,030. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $251,500 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,191. Median rent is $919/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 800/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.