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 211,100.
The median home value in Rochester is $93,100.
The median income in Rochester is $40,083.
The cost of living in Rochester is 91 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Rochester is $915.
The unemployment rate in Rochester is 8.9%.
The poverty rate in Rochester is 29.3%.
Crime in Rochester summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rochester. Key points include:
There were 9,067 total crimes in Rochester in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 4,312.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 731.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rochester is 3,580.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rochester is 85.53% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Rochester / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 9,067 | 4,312.1 | 1,774.5 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 1,538 | 731.4 | 363.8 | 369.8 |
Murder | 66 | 31.4 | 4.2 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 478 | 227.3 | 90.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 925 | 439.9 | 240.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 7,529 | 3,580.6 | 1,410.7 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 932 | 443.2 | 165.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 5,233 | 2,488.7 | 1,143.6 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 1,364 | 648.7 | 101.7 | 282.7 |
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 York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rochester is 91 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 $93,100.
The median income in Rochester is $40,083.
Living Expense | Rochester | New York | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 91 | 126 | 100 | |
Services | 105 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
Health | 98 | 105 | 100 | |
Housing | 56 | 175 | 100 | |
Transportation | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
Utilities | 96 | 102 | 100 |
"Rochester CAN definitely be a bad place to live for some people, but Rochester is my home.. I've lived here my entire life and so has my father and his father after he migrated here from Sicily..
Rochester has a huge underground music scene, many venues and even bars with stages that are based around music..
and the community factor in Rochester is amazing.. we have a lot of love for our communities and family.. and sometimes those two are one in the same..
Rochester NY. west side. child st.
not a place for the weak.. this city will make or break you.. sometimes both.. but struggle builds character. and that's one thing we have here. character."
Yo I live in Rochester we packing out here with are stats
I was born in Rochester NY i think its going down hill
Bro I live in Rochester wtf buh it's not even that bad
Haha I live in Rochester and I can't wait to leave
I may not live in Rochester any more, but it will always be home!
The current population in Rochester is 211,100. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 211,100 | 1.6% |
2020 | 207,778 | -0.8% |
2019 | 209,463 | -0.4% |
2018 | 210,291 | -0.2% |
2017 | 210,745 | 0.1% |
2016 | 210,461 | -0.1% |
2015 | 210,624 | -0.2% |
2014 | 210,967 | -0.2% |
2013 | 211,457 | -0.2% |
2012 | 211,977 | - |
37.1% White with 78,396 White residents.
36.3% African American with 76,538 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 331 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 7,232 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 1,083 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 7,906 Two Or More residents.
18.7% Hispanic with 39,580 Hispanic residents.
Race | Rochester | NY | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 37.1% | 54.7% | 59.4% |
African American | 36.3% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Asian | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 18.7% | 19.2% | 18.4% |
Rochester is 51.5% female with 108,769 female residents.
Rochester is 48.5% male with 102,331 male residents.
Gender | Rochester | NY | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 51.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
Male | 48.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Rochester completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Rochester completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Rochester completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Rochester completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Rochester completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Rochester completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Rochester completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rochester completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Rochester completed doctorate degree.
Education | Rochester | NY | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
11.1% of households in Rochester earn Less than $10,000.
8.9% of households in Rochester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.3% of households in Rochester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Rochester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Rochester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Rochester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Rochester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.4% of households in Rochester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in Rochester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Rochester earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Rochester | NY | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 11.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 4.4% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 13.3% | 7.5% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 7.2% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 14.8% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.0% | 12.9% | 9.5% |