Here's what it costs to live in Rochester, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, while the typical home is valued around $120,600. Households earn a median of $46,628 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$46,628
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,039
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$120,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,116
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,256
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,573
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,895
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
10.90%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
209,720
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Rochester?
The cost of living index for Rochester is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Rochester?
The median gross rent in Rochester is $1,039 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Rochester?
The median household income in Rochester is $46,628 per year.
What is the median home value in Rochester?
The median home value in Rochester is $120,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Rochester?
Air quality data for Rochester is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Rochester?
New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology