At a Glance
Median Income
$104,429
$56,815 per capita
Home Value
$340,900
Zillow: $437,298
Median Rent
$920/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
12.7% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rochester residents earn a median household income of $104,429 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,815. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochester is $340,900 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,298. Median rent is $920/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
32.9% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,780
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,429
Per Capita$56,815
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$340,900
Rent$920
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$437,298
Housing Units1,661
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation787 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Rochester was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.