Rochester city, New York
Rochester city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rochester city is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 206,108. The land area covers 35.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 206,108 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs | ±0.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 93,261 | ±1,577 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 104,479 | ±1,219 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 93,261 | ±1,577 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,218 | ±746 |
| Median Home Value | $139,600 | ±$4,773 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,081 | ±$16 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,213 | ±$1,632 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,314 | ±$898 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.8% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 55,866 | ±2,710 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 96,802 | ±1,911 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.4% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 207,282 (2024)
ID: 131239
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
30 CHURCH ST, RM 222B, ROCHESTER NY 14614-1290
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GUS Population: 752,202 (2024)
ID: 186625
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
39 W MAIN ST, ROCHESTER NY 14614-1408
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SPENCERPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ROCHESTER, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HIGHLAND HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1000 SOUTH AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14617 |
(585) 341-6711
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Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
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College | 1.8 mi away | 320 North Goodman St, Suite 207, Rochester, NY, 14607 |
5852711320
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LINCOLN BRANCH
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 851 JOSEPH AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14621 |
(585) 428-8210
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ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1425 PORTLAND AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14621 |
(585) 922-4000
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Sharp Edgez Barber Institute
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College Vocational | 2.3 mi away | 398 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY, 14615-0000 |
5853305150
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ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 115 SOUTH AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14604 |
(585) 428-7300
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ROCHESTER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
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Psychiatric | City address association | 1600 SOUTH AVE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14620 |
(585) 241-1200
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Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York
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College | 2.6 mi away | 769 Park Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618-3046 |
5854732810
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MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 1111 DEWEY AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14613 |
(585) 428-8220
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STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 601 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14642 |
(585) 275-2121
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCHESTER GTR INTL AP, NY US, located 4.8 miles from Rochester city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 19.0° | 26.2° | 2.55" | 27.4" |
| February | 35.2° | 19.6° | 27.4° | 2.13" | 23.1" |
| March | 43.6° | 26.8° | 35.2° | 2.49" | 17.9" |
| April | 56.6° | 37.1° | 46.8° | 2.99" | 3.0" |
| May | 69.4° | 48.2° | 58.8° | 2.86" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.9° | 57.4° | 67.6° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 62.2° | 72.3° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 61.0° | 70.7° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.6° | 53.6° | 63.6° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.2° | 43.3° | 52.2° | 3.22" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.1° | 34.0° | 41.5° | 2.76" | 8.1" |
| December | 38.5° | 25.4° | 32.0° | 2.67" | 22.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Rochester city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Irondequoit CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Gates CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Brighton CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| North Gates CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Greece CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3605563000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.