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Rochester, PA


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Rochester, Pennsylvania

Rochester, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 23 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Rochester contains a population of approximately 4,014.

The People and Families of Rochester

In Rochester, about 41% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Rochester, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Rochester has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rochester had a median family income of $39,805.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Rochester.

Rochester Housing

Rochester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rochester, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Rochester, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rochester Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Rochester Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Rochester Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rochester Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Rochester, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime45
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