Rochester, NH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Rochester, New Hampshire Summary
Life in Rochester research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rochester over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rochester:
The population in Rochester is 32,317.
The median home value in Rochester is $208,500.
The median income in Rochester is $70,582.
The cost of living in Rochester is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Rochester is $1,102.
The unemployment rate in Rochester is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Rochester is 9.3%.
Table Of Contents
Rochester SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6
Rochester, NH Crime Report
945
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,975.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
26.82%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rochester / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 945 | 2,975.3 | 1,245.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 72 | 226.7 | 146.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 25 | 78.7 | 20.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 110.2 | 85.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 873 | 2,748.6 | 1,098.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 103.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 807 | 2,540.8 | 919.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 59 | 185.8 | 76.4 | 246.0 |
Rochester, NH Cost Of Living
104
Rochester's Overall Cost Of Living
Rochester's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rochester | New Hampshire | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 124 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 114 | 113 | 100 | |
Rochester, NH Photos
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Rochester Articles
Rankings for Rochester in New Hampshire
Map Of Rochester, NH
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Population over time in Rochester
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,305 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 30,661 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 30,212 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 30,052 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 29,954 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 29,883 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 29,801 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 29,830 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 29,834 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 29,801 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rochester
| Race | Rochester | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 88.9% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 4.1% | 18.4% |
Gender in Rochester
| Gender | Rochester | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rochester for adults over 25
| Education | Rochester | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rochester, New Hampshire
| Income | Rochester | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 15.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 11.0% | 9.5% |
