Rochester, NH
Living in Rochester
Bikeability28
Walkability19
Commute45
Public Transit31
Affordability52
Public Safety78
Airports35
Hospitals78
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$172kMedian Home Value-$21k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$895Median Monthly Rent+$81 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas23%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rochester
United States45
New Hampshire27
Boston Metro Area37
Strafford County24
Property Crime in Rochester
United States48
New Hampshire23
Boston Metro Area24
Strafford County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rochester
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding35
Tornado4
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rochester, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rochester, NH
St Elizabeth Seton School
0 miles, N
Lighthouse Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Monarch School of New England
1 miles, NE
Rochester Learning Academy
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rochester, NH
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
11 miles, S
Granite State College
29 miles, W
Southern New Hampshire University
30 miles, SW
University of New England
32 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rochester, NH
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
8 miles, SE
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
19 miles, SE
York Hospital
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Rochester, NH
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
17 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
34 miles, SW
Portland International Jetport
41 miles, NE