Living in East Rochester, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Rochester · Census data 2020–2024
East Rochester has 6,218 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $73,344 (15% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $143,500, the median rent is $1,132/month.
East Rochester at a glance
- Population
- 6,218
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $73,344State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $143,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,132/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is East Rochester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Rochester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Rochester the median home value is $143,500, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,390 a month in housing costs.
East Rochester median household income
The median household income in East Rochester is $73,344 and the income per person is $39,078. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Rochester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,122
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.05
East Rochester demographics
- Population
- 6,218
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 2,986
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Rochester ›
Education in East Rochester
36.7% of adults 25 and older in East Rochester have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Rochester
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
East Rochester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rochester | 6,218 | $73,344 | $143,500 | $1,132 |
| Pittsford | 1,664 | $119,211 | $374,000 | $1,734 |
| Fairport | 5,403 | $107,009 | $278,100 | $1,165 |
| Brighton | 36,834 | $85,467 | $282,100 | $1,350 |
| Rochester | 208,772 | $47,213 | $139,600 | $1,081 |
| Gananda | 6,273 | $109,761 | $235,900 | $1,027 |
| Webster | 5,718 | $70,495 | $218,400 | $1,239 |
| Irondequoit | 50,657 | $79,162 | $182,500 | $1,159 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 6,959 | $20,192 | — | $1,037 |
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What is the median household income in East Rochester, NY?
The median household income in East Rochester is $73,344, 15% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Rochester?
The median home value in East Rochester is $143,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Rochester?
The median gross rent in East Rochester is $1,132 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is East Rochester, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in East Rochester?
The median age in East Rochester is 40.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Rochester?
The average commute to work in East Rochester is 19 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Rochester?
The unemployment rate in East Rochester is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Rochester?
36.7% of adults in East 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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