Rochester, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pacific County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,025 Population 712/sq mi density
$94,754 Median Income $34,053 per capita
$391,600 Home Value $513,343 Zillow
$1,182 Median Rent 46.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,754 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$391,600 home value, $1,182/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rochester, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,754
26% above
$34,053 per capita
Home Value
$391,600
39% above
Zillow: $513,343
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
2% above
46.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
126%
Home Value
139%
Rent
102%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $94,754 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,053. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rochester is $391,600 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $513,343. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 46.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

15.0% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rochester has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Data Overview

People

Population6,025
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density712/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,754
Per Capita$34,053
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A
Home Value$391,600
Rent$1,182
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$513,343
Housing Units2,161
Rent Burden46.3%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,076/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation163 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Rochester was founded in 1852.
The median home in Rochester was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.