Rochester, PA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Rochester, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Rochester Almanac

Rochester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rochester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rochester Public Libraries

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Rochester High Schools (2004)

ROCHESTER AREA HS
724-775-7500
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 383 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Rochester Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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