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Rochester, WI
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Rochester, WI
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 $104,429 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,815. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% 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 $400,218. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,053/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.