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Rochester, NY
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Population: 211,100
Home Price: $93,100
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Overview
Rochester is a midsize city in the state of New York with a population of 211,100. Rochester has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
19.6 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Rochester, NY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Rochester
New York
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,569
$42,938
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,083
$86,617
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
5.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
24.9%
7.2%
10.5%
Age
Rochester
New York
United States
Median Age
32.9
42.8
42.3
Gender
Rochester
New York
United States
Male
48.5%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
51.5%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Rochester
New York
United States
White
45.1%
84.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
38.4%
4.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
3.5%
3.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.5%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.9%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Rochester
New York
United States
Median Home Price
$93,100
$327,512
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$781
$1,115
$801
Family Households
20.3%
20.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
42.4%
42.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
37.0%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
63.0%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Rochester
New York
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.9%
4.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.0%
26.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.8%
16.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.9%
11.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.4%
19.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Rochester
New York
United States
Mathematics
42.0%
56.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
39.6%
51.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Rochester
New York
United States
Murder
16.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
49.6
23.6
38.0
Robbery
208.5
23.6
40.7
Assault
474.3
85.8
188.5
Property Crime
Rochester
New York
United States
Burglary
616.7
137.7
336.1
Theft
2537.8
918.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
316.4
42.2
167.1
Arson
40.3
5.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Rochester, NY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food wine
gluten free
beer
red wine
wine
hot dog
pet food
chili
vegan food
whole foods
local restaurants
comfort food
local ingredients
food truck
spicy food
mexican food
hot dogs
wine bar
craft beer
hot sauce
greater rochester
fantasy sports
country music
sports teams
avid sports
boston sports
philly sports
sports entertainment
video games
college football
hockey player
football
hockey
fantasy football
little league
player development
lacrosse
ice hockey
food wine
basketball
inspired by
digital artist
digital art
fine art
cover art
art museum
abstract art
comms open
art exhibit
arts culture
commissions open
creative writing
film photography
design studio
creative
nature
digital painting
filmmaker film
concert band
designer illustrator
spending time
spare time
single dad
video games
fighting games
tv shows
reading writing
scifi nerd
books
lefty politics
side hustle
favorite hobbies
horror movies
random stuff
side hustles
fitness
memes
pop culture collectibles
photography
nascar
sports
local news
sports entertainment
central new yorks
family friendly
tv
marketing
digital media
radio host
digital marketing
video production
digital content
content producer
producer
pro wrestling
arts culture
tv shows
government politics
internet radio
pop culture
sports
spruced up
family friendly
business incubator
space
lakes
nature
summer
special events
photography
arts
gardening
facilities
winter
biking
recreation programs
cycling
traveling concerts
hiking
backyard
home depot
black owned
shop local
coffee shop
post office
local businesses
wegmans
whole foods
local restaurants
shop online
food truck
coffee shops
wine bar
pop culture collectibles
gift card
gift ideas
gas station
record store
repair shop
store located
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