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Rochester, Indiana

Introduction to Rochester, Indiana

Rochester, Indiana, in Fulton county, is 41 miles S of South Bend, Indiana and 89 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city’s population is approximately 6,414.

Rochester History

Rochester is located on the banks of Lake Manitou. It is named after Rochester, New York. Fulton County was created in 1836 and named after Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat. Local Native Americans believed that a monster lived in Lake Manitou, and the area was uninhabited until the 18th century. Early settlers named it Devil’s Lake.

Rochester and nearby Attractions

  • Round Barn Museum
  • Bessinger’s Hillfarm Wildlife Refuge
  • Prill School Museum
  • Marshall Co. Historical Museum
  • Potato Creek State Park

Things To Do In Rochester

The Tokens ‘n’ Tickets Amusement Park and the Bass Lake State Beach are popular local recreational spots. Bessinger’s Hillfarm Wildlife Refuge and Potato Creek State Park offer opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking and camping. Local parks include the Round Barn Museum and the Prill School Museum. The Dykeman Park Golf Course is the local golf course. The Redbud Trail Rendezvous, the Round Barn Festival, and the Trail of Courage Living History Festival are some popular local festivals.

Rochester Transportation

Flights are available from South Bend Regional Airport.

Rochester Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University-South Bend, Indiana Wesleyan University and Valparaiso University.

High Points

Rochester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Rochester Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rochester, IN

Comparing Rochester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Men45
Well-Paid Single Women46
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built46

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