Living in Rochester, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rochester · Census data 2020–2024
Rochester has 90 residents with a median age of 59.7. The median home value is $340,300.
Rochester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rochester at a glance
- Population
- 90
- Median age
- 59.7State: 38.6
- Median home value
- $340,300State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
Is Rochester a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median.
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 $340,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Rochester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.43
Rochester demographics
- Population
- 90
- Median age
- 59.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 43.3%
- Households
- 37
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rochester ›
Education in Rochester
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Rochester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rochester
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Rochester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 90 | — | $340,300 | — |
| Tipton | 3,106 | $61,115 | $165,500 | $845 |
| Atalissa | 253 | $67,188 | $127,900 | $775 |
| Moscow | 614 | $87,181 | $201,800 | — |
| Wilton | 2,920 | $76,648 | $189,200 | $805 |
| West Liberty | 3,776 | $69,345 | $180,000 | $1,038 |
| Bennett | 390 | $69,375 | $130,300 | $886 |
| West Branch | 2,594 | $92,209 | $216,100 | $1,053 |
| Durant | 1,946 | $81,625 | $194,300 | $784 |
More for people moving to Rochester
Rochester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rochester: FAQ
What is the average home price in Rochester?
The median home value in Rochester is $340,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Rochester, IA a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rochester?
The median age in Rochester is 59.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Rochester?
The unemployment rate in Rochester is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rochester?
15.6% 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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