Rochester SnackAbility
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Crime in Rochester summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rochester. Key points include:
There were 413 total crimes in Rochester in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 1,220.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 76.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 1,143.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rochester is -42.40% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rochester Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rochester / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 413 | 1,220.8 | 1,028.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 76.9 | 110.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 11.8 | 12.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 29.6 | 62.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 387 | 1,143.9 | 918.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 59.1 | 48.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 338 | 999.1 | 805.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 85.7 | 64.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 New Hampshire. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rochester is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rochester is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rochester is $398,491.
The median income in Rochester is $80,836.
Rochester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rochester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rochester | New Hampshire | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 111 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 106 | 126 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 102 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rochester, NH Weather
The average high in Rochester is 57.7° and the average low is 36.2°.
There are 89.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.9 inches of precipitation each year with 53.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rochester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 89.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 53.8 |
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 33,144. The population has increased 11.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33,144 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 32,866 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 32,573 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 32,317 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 31,305 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 30,955 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 30,661 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 30,212 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 30,052 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 29,954 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 29,883 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 29,801 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 29,830 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 29,834 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 29,801 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rochester
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Rochester is:
91.1% White with 30,204 White residents.
1.1% African American with 354 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 479 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 42 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 1,335 Two Or More residents.
2.2% Hispanic with 730 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rochester | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 86.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 4.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rochester
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Rochester is 49.5% female with 16,408 female residents.
Rochester is 50.5% male with 16,736 male residents.
| Gender | Rochester | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.9% | 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.
5.0% of adults in Rochester completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Rochester completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Rochester completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Rochester completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Rochester completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% 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 | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rochester, New Hampshire
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3.7% of households in Rochester earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Rochester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Rochester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Rochester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.0% of households in Rochester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Rochester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Rochester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Rochester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.2% of households in Rochester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.2% of households in Rochester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rochester | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.2% | 16.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
