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Explore the life in Rochester based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Rochester
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Rochester
3. Crime In Rochester
4. Cost of Living In Rochester
5. Gender In Rochester
6. Household Income For Rochester
7. Education In Rochester
8. Race & Ethnicity In Rochester

Rochester is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 206357 residents.. The poverty rate of Rochester is 30.4%, which is 117% higher than national average. The typical household in Rochester earns $37395 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 60.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Rochester, only 82% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Rochester remained 8.9%, which is 89% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Rochester, only 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Rochester is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Rochester is $88100 , which is 62% lower than national average. While median income in Rochester remained $37395, which is 45% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing60%

Affordability60%

Safety30%

Amenities100%

Diversity100%

Education60%

Commute85%

The overall crime rate in Rochester, New York is 78% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Rochester is 111% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Rochester is 71% higher than national average. You have 1 in 123 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 30 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New York	4	6	3	9	2
In USA	428	504	318	662	253

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New York	7	2	4	8	15
In USA	250	114	97	316	917