Rochester, NY
Population 209,720 · Rochester, NY MSA. Moving to or from Rochester? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
209,720
Cost of living (RPP)
97.035
Annual avg temp
50°F
Typical home
$235,784
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $46,628 |
| Median age | 33.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $120,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,039/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.27 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 97.035 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 133.213, goods 99.693, services 87.481. Source: BEA, Rochester, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
50°F
January low
19°F
July high
83°F
Annual snow
102.0"
Annual precipitation 35.1". Station: ROCHESTER GTR INTL AP, NY US (4.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$235,784
ZHVI YoY
+3.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,489/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Rochester, NY
Total employment (MSA)
493,220
Median wage (annual)
$48,500
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 61,270 | $44,600 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 45,540 | $60,700 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 41,530 | $35,920 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 39,820 | $34,320 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 34,560 | $39,810 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Buffalo, NY 74 mi · 1h 33m Syracuse, NY 88 mi · 1h 49m Cleveland, OH 261 mi · 5h 12m Allentown, PA 273 mi · 5h 48m Akron, OH 281 mi · 5h 36m Pittsburgh, PA 286 mi · 5h 37m Paterson, NJ 303 mi · 6h 24m Newark, NJ 305 mi · 6h 31m Elizabeth, NJ 308 mi · 6h 37m Jersey City, NJ 310 mi · 6h 38m