East Rochester is a small town of 6,321 in New York, with a median household income of $65,134
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Rochester stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Rochester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Rochester city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.7
East Rochester's overall cost of living index is 97.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Rochester costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Rochester, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,103
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,134
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Rochester's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
187.3 /100k
Property Crime
1232.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Rochester is served primarily by EAST ROCHESTER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Rochester, NY
National Avg
School District
EAST ROCHESTER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Rochester sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 102.0 inches of snow per year.
East Rochester's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Rochester roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,100 and median rent is $1,103/month.
East Rochester's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1232.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Rochester are operated by EAST ROCHESTER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Rochester, NY has a population of 6,321, a median household income of $65,134, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Rochester averages 38.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 102.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Rochester, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 14445, 14526.
The population of East Rochester, New York is 6,321 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Rochester: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $125,100, median household income $65,134, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Rochester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
