As of 2012, Rochester's population is 210,565 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -5.33 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Rochester is $55,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.16 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Rochester's cost of living is 16.50% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Rochester public schools spend $8,286 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.2 students per teacher in Rochester. --------------------The unemployment rate in Rochester is 7.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rochester jobs have Increased by 0.22 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Rochester's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |