Rochester town, New York
Rochester town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rochester town is a geographic entity located in Ulster County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,463. The land area covers 89.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,463 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,279 | ±190 | 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 | 4,333 | ±298 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,279 | ±190 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,054 | ±243 |
| Median Home Value | $354,300 | ±$32,594 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,290 | ±$166 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,691 | ±$18,020 |
| Per Capita Income | $59,488 | ±$6,517 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 643 | ±224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,994 | ±293 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.4% | ±4.3% |
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: 7,408 (2024)
ID: 109715
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 65, ACCORD NY 12404-0065
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GUS Population: 182,977 (2024)
ID: 170438
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
PO BOX 1800, KINGSTON NY 12402-1800
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | KINGSTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PINE BUSH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | NEW PALTZ, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PINE BUSH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | LAKE KATRINE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ELLENVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ELLENVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | HURLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | KINGSTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | KINGSTON, 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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Ulster County Community College
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College | 7.8 mi away | 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY, 12484 |
8456875000
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STONE RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 3700 MAIN STREET, STONE RIDGE, NY, 12484 |
(845) 687-7023
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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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State University of New York at New Paltz
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College | 10.9 mi away | 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY, 12561-2443 |
8776967411
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ELLENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY & MUSEUM
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 40 CENTER STREET, ELLENVILLE, NY, 12428 |
(845) 647-5530
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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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Yeshiva of Ocean
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College | 13.1 mi away | 7120 Highway 52, Greenfield Park, NY, 12435-5308 |
8456472607
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ROSENDALE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 264 MAIN STREET, ROSENDALE, NY, 12472 |
(845) 658-9013
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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 MOHONK LAKE, NY US, located 6.7 miles from Rochester town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 18.9° | 26.3° | 3.80" | 14.6" |
| February | 37.1° | 20.5° | 28.8° | 3.19" | 14.6" |
| March | 45.8° | 27.5° | 36.7° | 4.26" | 12.4" |
| April | 59.8° | 38.6° | 49.2° | 3.99" | 1.8" |
| May | 70.5° | 49.6° | 60.0° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.2° | 58.8° | 68.5° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.7° | 63.6° | 73.2° | 4.71" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 62.5° | 71.4° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.5° | 55.6° | 64.1° | 5.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.9° | 44.7° | 52.8° | 5.24" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.6° | 34.7° | 41.7° | 3.80" | 2.8" |
| December | 38.0° | 25.5° | 31.7° | 4.77" | 12.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerhonkson CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Accord CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Stone Ridge CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Napanoch CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| High Falls CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Ellenville village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3611163011. • 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.