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Rochester, MA

Rochester, MA.

Population: 5,809 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rochester, MA is $701,742 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $664,950 after a median 31.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$701,742

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

31.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$701,742
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$701,742
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$664,950
Median list price
$799,900
Median price per sqft
$341
1-year sale-price change
-13.5%
Median days on market
31.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical, Rochester
Schools include
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical, Rochester Memorial

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A10
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Atlas Tack Corp. (9.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.0 in
Annual snowfall
32.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
114

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,712
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,456

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Bulljump Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITAL, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH, BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-703 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
26.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,538
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
88.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,961
Average weekly wage
$1,265
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
453

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RochesterState medianUS median
Median home value$701,742$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$664,950$585,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,538$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rochester, MA?
$701,742.
What is the median sale price in Rochester, MA?
$664,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Rochester, MA?
Median days on market: 31.5 days.
What is typical rent in Rochester, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,044/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rochester, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, drought.
Is Rochester, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in Rochester, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rochester, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rochester, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rochester, MA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rochester, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rochester, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rochester, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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