Rochester Town, MA
Living in Rochester Town
Bikeability14
Walkability35
Commute31
Public Transit20
Affordability15
Public Safety81
Airports39
Hospitals44
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation+471 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
79%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$104kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$410kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$985Median Monthly Rent+$346 (2010–19)
91%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K34%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene74%
LP gas3%
Utility gas16%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rochester Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Plymouth County42
Property Crime in Rochester Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Plymouth County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 4 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rochester Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rochester Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rochester Town, MA
Whitney Academy
5 miles, W
Tabor Academy
5 miles, SE
St Francis Xavier Elementary School
6 miles, SW
All Saints Catholic School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rochester Town, MA
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
11 miles, E
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
13 miles, SW
Bridgewater State University
17 miles, NW
Wheaton College
23 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rochester Town, MA
Southcoast Behavioral Health
10 miles, SW
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
16 miles, NE
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rochester Town, MA
Martha's Vineyard Airport
28 miles, SE
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
30 miles, W