Living in Rochester, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rochester · Census data 2020–2024
Rochester has 155 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $78,542 (23% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $167,500, the median rent is $943/month.
Rochester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rochester at a glance
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $78,542State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $167,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $943/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Rochester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Rochester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rochester the median home value is $167,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,222 a month in housing costs.
Rochester median household income
The median household income in Rochester is $78,542 and the income per person is $30,811. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Rochester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 33.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.04
33.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rochester has many vacation and second homes.
Rochester demographics
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rochester ›
Education in Rochester
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Rochester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rochester
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Rochester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 155 | $78,542 | $167,500 | $943 |
| Beechmont | 771 | $52,240 | $162,900 | — |
| Drakesboro | 320 | $34,375 | $75,500 | $964 |
| Rockport | 233 | $64,000 | $95,000 | — |
| Dunmor | 209 | $41,806 | $151,100 | — |
| Morgantown | 2,479 | $37,604 | $114,000 | $628 |
| McHenry | 385 | $40,000 | $96,100 | $665 |
| Beaver Dam | 3,524 | $53,944 | $167,900 | $696 |
| Central City | 5,707 | $50,885 | $143,600 | $683 |
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Rochester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rochester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Rochester, KY?
The median household income in Rochester is $78,542, 23% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $167,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Rochester?
The median gross rent in Rochester is $943 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Rochester, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Rochester?
The median age in Rochester is 41.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Rochester?
The average commute to work in Rochester is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rochester?
The unemployment rate in Rochester is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rochester?
22.8% 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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