Rochester, WA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Rochester, Washington

Life in Rochester research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Rochester over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Rochester based on the most recently available data.

5,834 Population
$517,826 Median home value
$99,286 Median income
$1,161 Median rent
3.1% Unemployment
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Rochester SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 8/10
Diversity 5/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 7/10
Education 8/10
Commute 5/10

Rochester, WA Weather

  • The average high in Rochester is 61.3° and the average low is 41.6°.

  • There are 104.9 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.7 inches of precipitation each year with 5.6 inches of snow.

StatRochester
Average Annual High61.3
Average Annual Low41.6
Annual Precipitation Days104.9
Average Annual Precipitation48.7
Average Annual Snowfall5.6
61.3°
Average High
104.9
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Rankings & Articles For Rochester

Locations Around Rochester

Map Of Rochester, WA

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Rochester Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Rochester

The current population in Rochester is 5,834. The population has increased 190.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 5,834 -3.2%
2023 6,025 -4.1%
2022 6,282 3.6%
2021 6,065 24.9%
2020 4,854 55.3%
2019 3,126 -3.3%
2018 3,232 10.6%
2017 2,923 0.4%
2016 2,912 29.5%
2015 2,249 9.1%
2014 2,062 16.0%
2013 1,777 -7.9%
2012 1,929 -8.1%
2011 2,098 4.5%
2010 2,007 -

Race / Ethnicity in Rochester

White 69.5% (4,054)
African American 0.0% (0)
American Indian 1.0% (60)
Asian 3.3% (193)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 2.2% (130)
Two Or More 3.7% (215)
Hispanic 20.3% (1,182)
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Rochester is:

  • 69.5% White with 4,054 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 60 American Indian residents.

  • 3.3% Asian with 193 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 2.2% Other with 130 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 215 Two Or More residents.

  • 20.3% Hispanic with 1,182 Hispanic residents.

Race Rochester WA USA
White 69.5% 63.1% 57.4%
African American 0.0% 3.8% 11.9%
American Indian 1.0% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 3.3% 9.7% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 2.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 3.7% 6.8% 4.3%
Hispanic 20.3% 14.4% 19.3%

Gender in Rochester

Female 49.7% (2,898)
Male 50.3% (2,936)
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  • Rochester is 49.7% female with 2,898 female residents.

  • Rochester is 50.3% male with 2,936 male residents.

Gender Rochester WA USA
Female 49.7% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 50.3% 50.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rochester for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 6.0% (350)
9-12th Grade 3.0% (175)
High School / GED 33.0% (1,925)
Some College 28.0% (1,633)
Associate's Degree 12.0% (700)
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% (875)
Master's Degree 2.0% (116)
Professional Degree 1.0% (58)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 6.0% of adults in Rochester completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Rochester completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Rochester completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Rochester completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Rochester completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Rochester completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Rochester completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rochester completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Rochester completed doctorate degree.

Education Rochester WA USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 33.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 28.0% 21.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 24.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 2.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Rochester, Washington

Less than $10,000 1.4% (8,367)
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% (9,809)
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% (55,397)
$25,000 to $34,999 3.4% (19,619)
$35,000 to $49,999 9.2% (53,954)
$50,000 to $74,999 13.5% (78,479)
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% (72,420)
$100,000 to $149,999 32.7% (190,715)
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% (57,993)
$200,000 or more 6.3% (36,642)
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  • 1.4% of households in Rochester earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.7% of households in Rochester earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Rochester earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Rochester earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Rochester earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Rochester earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Rochester earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 32.7% of households in Rochester earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Rochester earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Rochester earn $200,000 or more.

Income Rochester WA USA
Less than $10,000 1.4% 3.9% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 2.5% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 4.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.4% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.2% 8.2% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.5% 14.1% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 32.7% 19.2% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% 11.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 6.3% 18.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)