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Overview
Population:2,388
Pop. Change:34%
State: Washington
Metro Area: Olympia Metro Area
County: Thurston County
City:Rochester
Zip Code:98579
Real Estate:For Sale
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Schools:See Local Schools

Rochester's Real Estate Market
 • 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
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Rochester, Washington

As of 2012, Rochester's population is 2,388 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 33.96 percent.

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The median home cost in Rochester is $181,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.49 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Rochester's cost of living is 10.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Rochester public schools spend $4,698 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.2 students per teacher in Rochester.

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The unemployment rate in Rochester is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rochester jobs have Decreased by 1.53 percent.


Ranked #1 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #4 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
Ranked #10 Safest Places from Natural Disasters
Ranked #16 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #36 Best Green Cities
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Map Of Rochester

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Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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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