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Rochester, NY

Aggregated across 20 ZIP codes in Rochester.

Population: 374,679 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rochester, NY is $219,690 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,612 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,469/month. 90 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$219,690

Typical home value

+2.9%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$219,690
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+90.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$220,476
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$234,612
Median list price
$199,668
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,113
For-sale inventory
613
Sale-to-list ratio
116.0%
Active listings
367
1-year forecast
+3.7%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
379

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,469/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,131/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,706/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,875/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
90
Elementary schools
55
Middle schools
12
High schools
18
Charter schools
17
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Schools include
MONROE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, SCHOOL 58-WORLD OF INQUIRY SCHOOL, SCHOOL 22-LINCOLN SCHOOL, DR. FREDDIE THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
339
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Jones Chemicals, Inc. (12.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.8°F
Average high
57.8°F
Average low
38.4°F
Annual precipitation
35.3 in
Annual snowfall
55.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
271
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Highest AQI recorded (year)
135

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-11,391
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
89,376
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
72,130

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
10
Hospitals include
NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
48
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,788 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
Housing built before 1970
71.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,718
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
338,718
Average weekly wage
$1,321
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
755

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RochesterState medianUS median
Typical home value$219,690$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$234,612$363,950$325,000
Median days on market10 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,469/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,718$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Rochester, NY?
$219,690.
What is the median sale price in Rochester, NY?
$234,612.
How long do homes take to sell in Rochester, NY?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Rochester, NY?
Typical rent: $1,469/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rochester, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather, heat wave.
Is Rochester, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 339 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Rochester, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rochester, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rochester, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rochester, NY?
90 schools (55 elementary, 12 middle, 18 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rochester, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rochester, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rochester, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Rochester

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