Rochester Metro Area, New York 

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Population

1,088,373

+0.5% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

Median Income

$52,717

Median Home Price

$217,800

Median Age

39.9

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.2 / 4.0

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Rochester Metro Area, New York

The Rochester, NY metropolitan area is an up-and-coming city situated along Lake Ontario's southern shoreline. From its historical sites to outdoor recreational activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this bustling metropolis. Quality educational institutions can be found throughout the region as well as medical facilities that provide top notch health care services at an affordable rate. The downtown area is home to a thriving art scene with numerous galleries and music venues for visitors to explore. Meanwhile, locals can take advantage of nearby skiing spots or enjoy the Finger Lakes National Forest – located just outside the city limits – for a variety of outdoor adventures. With plenty of employment opportunities from diverse industries such as manufacturing, banking, research and healthcare combined with competitive prices on housing makes Rochester attractive for families looking for a new place to call home. Large city - Northwestern New York on Lake Ontario.
State: New York
County:
Metro Area: Rochester Metro Area
City: Rochester, Greece, 140 total
Zip Codes: 14580, 14609, 14450, 14624, 14612, 14621, 14534, 14626, 14606, 14424, 110 total
Cost of Living: -12.2% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 547 ft above sea level

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Rochester, Ny Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Arts and culture
Education
Cost of housing
Cons
Employment declines
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What Bert Has To Say About Rochester Metro Area

Rochester is an important industrial and research center and Great Lakes shipping port. Commercial and industrial activity has a strong science and technology presence, led by the Eastman Kodak Company but also including Xerox, Bausch & Lomb and even GM’s hydrogen power research labs. The scientific and industrial legacy has strengthened a set of excellent arts, cultural and educational assets including the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester. Scientists, aspiring scientists and science buffs feel quite at home in the area.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Rochester Metro Area is 6.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rochester Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Rochester Metro Area's cost of living is 12.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rochester Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Rochester metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Rochester metro area remained strongly Democratic, 53.8% to 43.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Rochester Metro Area's population is 1,088,373 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 21.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Rochester Metro Area is Real Estate: $217,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.2%.

SCHOOLS
Rochester Metro Area public schools spend $20,217 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.5 students per teacher in Rochester Metro Area. More Education



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Housing Market in Rochester

It's a good time to buy in Rochester. Home Appreciation is up 11.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Rochester is $217,800.
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ZIP CODES IN ROCHESTER METRO AREA, NEW YORK
14580, 14609, 14450, 14624, 14612, 14621, 14534, 14626, 14606, 14424, 110 total

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