Living in Rochester, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rochester · Census data 2020–2024
Rochester has 5,837 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $120,273 (16% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $599,100, the median rent is $1,432/month.
Rochester at a glance
- Population
- 5,837
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $120,273State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $599,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,432/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Rochester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rochester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rochester the median home value is $599,100, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,432 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,497 a month in housing costs.
Rochester median household income
The median household income in Rochester is $120,273 and the income per person is $52,938. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Rochester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,255
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.61
Rochester demographics
- Population
- 5,837
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 2,235
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rochester ›
Education in Rochester
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Rochester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rochester
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 88.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Rochester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 5,837 | $120,273 | $599,100 | $1,432 |
| Acushnet | 10,624 | $89,503 | $436,400 | $1,170 |
| West Wareham | 2,257 | $58,560 | $230,800 | — |
| Weweantic | 1,452 | $62,481 | $420,800 | — |
| Marion | 5,310 | $143,092 | $653,500 | $1,176 |
| Wareham Center | 3,635 | $91,936 | $425,700 | $1,415 |
| Marion Center | 1,335 | $150,700 | $708,600 | — |
| Acushnet Center | 2,810 | $71,864 | $378,900 | $1,083 |
| Mattapoisett Center | 2,669 | $105,500 | $651,900 | $1,658 |
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What is the median household income in Rochester, MA?
The median household income in Rochester is $120,273, 16% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $599,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Rochester?
The median gross rent in Rochester is $1,432 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Rochester, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Rochester?
The median age in Rochester is 46.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Rochester?
The average commute to work in Rochester is 37 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rochester?
The unemployment rate in Rochester is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rochester?
43.5% 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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