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Rochester, NH is a beautiful city located in the historic New England region. Rochester has an estimated population of 30,000 people and a vibrant economy. It is home to notable companies such as Frisbie Memorial Hospital, AutoFair Honda and ReVision Energy. Additionally, there are many attractions to visit in Rochester including the Rochester Opera House, the Rochester Historical Society and the Rochester Community Garden. The cost of living in Rochester is quite affordable with two bedroom rental prices averaging $1,400 whereas the national average for two bedroom rent is $1,430. The grocery cost index in Rochester is also relatively low at 104 compared to 100 nationally. All these factors make Rochester an attractive place to live for those looking for a small-town community with all the benefits of easy access to larger cities like Manchester and Concord.

Rochester has an unemployment rate of 3.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Rochester has seen the job market increase by 2.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Rochester
- The Sales Tax Rate for Rochester is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Rochester is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Rochester
- The average income of a Rochester resident is $27,346 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Rochester resident is $70,582 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyRochester, New HampshireUnited States
  3.26
  -5.7%-6.2%
  38.1%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $36,475$37,638
  $70,582$69,021
  $82,719$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.5%6.8%
  16.5%10.0%
  1.5%2.5%
  17.2%11.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  2.4%1.9%
  4.4%4.7%
  0.8%1.9%
  6.4%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.1%4.2%
  8.2%9.3%
  12.3%14.0%
  0.9%2.1%
  5.7%7.0%
  4.1%4.8%
  5.3%4.7%
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After living here for almost twelve years, I become happier each year with my choice. Rochester has lots of space left for development. It provides good community  More

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Awful horrid place, people have such a terrible attitude and can't (or at least won't) keep to their own business, ALWAYS starting and causing DRAMA, BS, HEADGAMES, and  More

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Rochester is a beautiful New England small town within commuting and shopping distance to Portsmouth and Boston. Close to both the White Mountains and the Seacoast  More

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