Living in Rochester, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rochester · Census data 2020–2024
Rochester has 3,766 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $117,118 (40% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $238,900, the median rent is $1,288/month.
Rochester at a glance
- Population
- 3,766
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $117,118State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,288/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rochester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Illinois median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rochester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rochester the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,288 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,934 a month in housing costs.
Rochester median household income
The median household income in Rochester is $117,118 and the income per person is $47,762. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rochester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,478
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.65
Rochester demographics
- Population
- 3,766
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,423
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rochester ›
Education in Rochester
47.9% of adults 25 and older in Rochester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rochester
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Rochester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 3,766 | $117,118 | $238,900 | $1,288 |
| Mechanicsburg | 728 | $93,125 | $188,800 | $958 |
| Southern View | 1,751 | $57,270 | $105,300 | $1,240 |
| Riverton | 3,513 | $80,920 | $152,200 | $981 |
| Grandview | 1,243 | $48,819 | $71,500 | $1,069 |
| Springfield | 113,330 | $66,064 | $162,100 | $975 |
| Dawson | 536 | $76,339 | $91,000 | $850 |
| Spaulding | 879 | $105,114 | $220,500 | $698 |
| Jerome | 1,807 | $65,189 | $127,800 | $951 |
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What is the median household income in Rochester, IL?
The median household income in Rochester is $117,118, 40% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rochester?
The median home value in Rochester is $238,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rochester?
The median gross rent in Rochester is $1,288 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Rochester, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Illinois median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
What is the median age in Rochester?
The median age in Rochester is 39.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rochester?
The average commute to work in Rochester is 23 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rochester?
The unemployment rate in Rochester is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rochester?
47.9% of adults in Rochester have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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