Rochester, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
5,462
Population Density
163
Labor Participaton
67.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
43.0%
Median Household Income
$103,472
Median Individual Income
$51,503
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$70,148

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$386,300
Median Gross Rent
$995
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,223
Housing Units
1,946
People who reside in Rochester live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
92%
Apt, Condo, Other
8%
Analysis

Income

Households in Rochester earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 71% higher per household.

Housing

Rochester has a median house price of $386,300. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Rochester is 2% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 23%

Demographics

The median age in Rochester is 46. Rochester has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Rochester ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Rochester Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 386,300 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,223 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 995 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 4.7% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 8% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 163 885 93
Personal Comparison
Rochester Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 103,472 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 51,503 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 70,148 60,923 46,881
Median Age 45.6 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 67.1% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 43.0% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Rochester, MA
163
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Rochester is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics