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Rochester, PA

Rochester, PA.

Population: 8,550 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rochester, PA is $155,961 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,000 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $925/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$155,961

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$155,961
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+5.3%
10-year appreciation
+48.3%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$162,677
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$195,000
Median list price
$167,450
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
+18.2%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
-1.0%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$925/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$790/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Rochester High School, Rochester MS, Rochester Area El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ohio River Park (15.2 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
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
Annual snowfall
8.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
158
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Highest AQI recorded (year)
235

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,299
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,614

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Kindelberger Landing Strip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaver County Airport (BFP) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL, HERITAGE VALLEY BEAVER, HERITAGE VALLEY SEWICKLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+149 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
77.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,394
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,484
Average weekly wage
$1,089
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
162

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

How it compares

RochesterState medianUS median
Median home value$155,961$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$195,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market51 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$925/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,394$2,326$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, PA?
$155,961.
What is the median sale price in Rochester, PA?
$195,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rochester, PA?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Rochester, PA?
Typical rent: $925/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rochester, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Rochester, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Rochester, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rochester, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rochester, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rochester, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rochester, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rochester, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rochester, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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