City Intelligence

Rochester, NY

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Rochester. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+

Population

51,519

Median Home

$197K

Median Income

$84K

Zip Codes Covered

2

With a population of 51,519, Rochester is a mid-sized NY city. Median household income is $84K with homes valued around $197K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Rochester, NY. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$197K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

71%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Rochester, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

14606

Area Stats

Pop: 27,736

Home Value: $137K

14618

Area Stats

Pop: 23,783

Home Value: $267K

Rochester Area Map

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Schools Near Rochester

Schools in and around Rochester, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (3)

COUNCIL ROCK PRIMARY SCHOOL

FRENCH ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IVAN L GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Middle Schools (15)

ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL

DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL

EAST IRONDEQUOIT MIDDLE SCHOOL

EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL

EXPLORATION ELE CS - SCIENCE-TECHNOL

GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

LAURELTON-PARDEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 1

ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 2

ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3

TWELVE CORNERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN

VERTUS CHARTER SCHOOL

YOUNG WOMEN'S COLLEGE PREP CS

High Schools (2)

BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL

EASTRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Private Schools (20)

AQUINAS INSTITUTE

ARCHANGEL SCHOOL

BISHOP KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL

CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF ROCHESTER

HILLEL COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL

HILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER -ANDREWS TRAHEY CAMPUS

KESSLER CENTER-EASTER SEALS NY

MARY CARIOLA CENTER

MCQUAID JESUIT

NATIVITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY

NAZARETH ELEMENTARY

ROCHESTER CLASSICAL ACADEMY

ROCHESTER SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD

SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST AMBROSE ACADEMY

ST KATERI SCHOOL

TALMUDICAL INSTITUTE OF UPSTATE NY

THE HARLEY SCHOOL

WESTFALL ACADEMY ICR

Livability Grades

How Rochester stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Rochester and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.