Here's what it costs to live in Rochester, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, while the typical home is valued around $139,600. Households earn a median of $47,213 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$47,213
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,081
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$139,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,116
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,256
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,573
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,895
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
208,772
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
24
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,085
Per month
Avg Home Value
$177,990
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 14604 | — | $1,167 | $677,500 |
| ZIP 14605 | — | $777 | $80,600 |
| ZIP 14606 | — | $984 | $137,300 |
| ZIP 14607 | — | $1,072 | $296,800 |
| ZIP 14608 | — | $915 | $164,600 |
| ZIP 14609 | — | $1,095 | $131,700 |
| ZIP 14610 | — | $1,153 | $221,700 |
| ZIP 14611 | — | $984 | $73,400 |
| ZIP 14612 | — | $1,003 | $177,300 |
| ZIP 14613 | — | $929 | $98,700 |
Showing top 10 of 24 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.1%
The cost of living index for Rochester is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Rochester is $1,081 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Rochester is $47,213 per year.
The median home value in Rochester is $139,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Rochester is not yet available.
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
