Rochester SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Rochester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rochester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rochester is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rochester is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rochester is $210,468.
The median income in Rochester is $57,008.
Rochester's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rochester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rochester | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rochester, IN Weather
The average high in Rochester is 59.6° and the average low is 40.1°.
There are 77.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.1 inches of precipitation each year with 31.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rochester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rochester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rochester
The current population in Rochester is 6,215. The population has increased 0.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,215 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,244 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,236 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 6,248 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 6,026 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,045 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 6,043 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 6,059 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 6,110 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 6,123 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 6,151 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 6,181 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,204 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,210 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 6,209 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rochester
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Rochester is:
81.4% White with 5,056 White residents.
1.1% African American with 67 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 9 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
4.1% Other with 257 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 277 Two Or More residents.
8.6% Hispanic with 537 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rochester | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rochester
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Rochester is 49.9% female with 3,101 female residents.
Rochester is 50.1% male with 3,113 male residents.
| Gender | Rochester | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rochester for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Rochester completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Rochester completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Rochester completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Rochester completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Rochester completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Rochester completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Rochester completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rochester completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rochester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rochester | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rochester, Indiana
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2.0% of households in Rochester earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Rochester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.7% of households in Rochester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Rochester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Rochester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Rochester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Rochester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Rochester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Rochester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.7% of households in Rochester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rochester | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
